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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.15, 36,245.81 and 14,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.15, 36,245.81 and 14,938.40 is: 20,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.15 : 36,245.81 = 14,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.15/36,245.81 = 14,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.15x = 36,245.81 × 14,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.15x = 541,454,536.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,454,536.06/26,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,614.16

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