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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.57, 36,247.77 and 14,939.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.57, 36,247.77 and 14,939.82 is: 20,616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.57 : 36,247.77 = 14,939.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.57/36,247.77 = 14,939.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.57x = 36,247.77 × 14,939.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.57x = 541,535,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,535,159.20/26,267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.11

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