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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.34, 36,250.21 and 14,941.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.34, 36,250.21 and 14,941.59 is: 20,618.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.34 : 36,250.21 = 14,941.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.34/36,250.21 = 14,941.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.34x = 36,250.21 × 14,941.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.34x = 541,635,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,635,775.23/26,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.55

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