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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.98, 36,252.39 and 14,939.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.98, 36,252.39 and 14,939.48 is: 20,616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.98 : 36,252.39 = 14,939.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.98/36,252.39 = 14,939.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.98x = 36,252.39 × 14,939.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.98x = 541,591,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,591,855.36/26,269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.38

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