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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268, 36,240.72 and 14,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268, 36,240.72 and 14,936.16 is: 20,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268 : 36,240.72 = 14,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268/36,240.72 = 14,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268x = 36,240.72 × 14,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268x = 541,297,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,297,192.44/26,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.72

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