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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.24, 36,251.96 and 14,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.24, 36,251.96 and 14,938.44 is: 20,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.24 : 36,251.96 = 14,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.24/36,251.96 = 14,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.24x = 36,251.96 × 14,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.24x = 541,547,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,547,729.34/26,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.28

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