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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.15, 36,244.38 and 14,933.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.15, 36,244.38 and 14,933.01 is: 20,606.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.15 : 36,244.38 = 14,933.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.15/36,244.38 = 14,933.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.15x = 36,244.38 × 14,933.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.15x = 541,237,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,237,688.98/26,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.69

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