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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.29, 36,248.92 and 14,936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.29, 36,248.92 and 14,936.50 is: 20,612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.29 : 36,248.92 = 14,936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.29/36,248.92 = 14,936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.29x = 36,248.92 × 14,936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.29x = 541,432,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,432,001.55/26,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,612.41

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