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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.16, 36,239.70 and 14,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.16, 36,239.70 and 14,934.88 is: 20,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.16 : 36,239.70 = 14,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.16/36,239.70 = 14,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.16x = 36,239.70 × 14,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.16x = 541,235,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,235,570.74/26,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.60

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