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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.57, 36,246.39 and 14,938.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.57, 36,246.39 and 14,938.82 is: 20,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.57 : 36,246.39 = 14,938.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.57/36,246.39 = 14,938.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.57x = 36,246.39 × 14,938.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.57x = 541,478,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,478,482.45/26,266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,614.74

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