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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.77, 36,253.30 and 14,940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.77, 36,253.30 and 14,940.30 is: 20,618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.77 : 36,253.30 = 14,940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.77/36,253.30 = 14,940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.77x = 36,253.30 × 14,940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.77x = 541,635,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,635,058.66/26,269.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.19

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