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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.83, 36,245.42 and 14,933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.83, 36,245.42 and 14,933.76 is: 20,607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.83 : 36,245.42 = 14,933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.83/36,245.42 = 14,933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.83x = 36,245.42 × 14,933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.83x = 541,280,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,280,332.79/26,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.78

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