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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.50, 36,247.68 and 14,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.50, 36,247.68 and 14,935.40 is: 20,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.50 : 36,247.68 = 14,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.50/36,247.68 = 14,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.50x = 36,247.68 × 14,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.50x = 541,373,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,373,599.87/26,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.02

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