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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.92, 36,253.88 and 14,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.92, 36,253.88 and 14,942.08 is: 20,624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.92 : 36,253.88 = 14,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.92/36,253.88 = 14,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.92x = 36,253.88 × 14,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.92x = 541,708,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,708,375.27/26,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.00

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