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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.16, 36,238.32 and 14,933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.16, 36,238.32 and 14,933.88 is: 20,605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.16 : 36,238.32 = 14,933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.16/36,238.32 = 14,933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.16x = 36,238.32 × 14,933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.16x = 541,178,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,178,722.28/26,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.22

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