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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.61, 36,249.13 and 14,937.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.61, 36,249.13 and 14,937.11 is: 20,613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.61 : 36,249.13 = 14,937.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.61/36,249.13 = 14,937.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.61x = 36,249.13 × 14,937.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.61x = 541,457,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,457,242.21/26,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.11

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