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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.64, 36,245.76 and 14,933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.64, 36,245.76 and 14,933.76 is: 20,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.64 : 36,245.76 = 14,933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.64/36,245.76 = 14,933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.64x = 36,245.76 × 14,933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.64x = 541,285,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,285,480.86/26,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.91

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