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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.92, 36,247.88 and 14,937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.92, 36,247.88 and 14,937.28 is: 20,613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.92 : 36,247.88 = 14,937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.92/36,247.88 = 14,937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.92x = 36,247.88 × 14,937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.92x = 541,444,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,444,732.97/26,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.96

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