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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.54, 36,212.01 and 14,909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.54, 36,212.01 and 14,909.54 is: 20,574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.54 : 36,212.01 = 14,909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.54/36,212.01 = 14,909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.54x = 36,212.01 × 14,909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.54x = 539,904,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,904,258.47/26,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.42

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