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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,249.56, 36,223.02 and 14,917.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,249.56, 36,223.02 and 14,917.54 is: 20,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,249.56 : 36,223.02 = 14,917.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,249.56/36,223.02 = 14,917.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,249.56x = 36,223.02 × 14,917.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,249.56x = 540,358,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,358,349.77/26,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.43

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