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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.75, 36,225.02 and 14,921.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.75, 36,225.02 and 14,921.74 is: 20,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.75 : 36,225.02 = 14,921.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.75/36,225.02 = 14,921.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.75x = 36,225.02 × 14,921.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.75x = 540,540,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,540,208.75/26,250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.42

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