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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.98, 36,249.63 and 14,937.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.98, 36,249.63 and 14,937.47 is: 20,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.98 : 36,249.63 = 14,937.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.98/36,249.63 = 14,937.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.98x = 36,249.63 × 14,937.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.98x = 541,477,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,477,760.64/26,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.60

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