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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.95, 36,246.96 and 14,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.95, 36,246.96 and 14,934.92 is: 20,609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.95 : 36,246.96 = 14,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.95/36,246.96 = 14,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.95x = 36,246.96 × 14,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.95x = 541,345,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,345,266.61/26,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.37

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