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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.98, 36,248.25 and 14,936.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.98, 36,248.25 and 14,936.47 is: 20,612.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.98 : 36,248.25 = 14,936.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.98/36,248.25 = 14,936.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.98x = 36,248.25 × 14,936.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.98x = 541,421,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,421,039.96/26,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,612.23

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