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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.56, 36,227.16 and 14,920.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.56, 36,227.16 and 14,920.54 is: 20,589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.56 : 36,227.16 = 14,920.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.56/36,227.16 = 14,920.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.56x = 36,227.16 × 14,920.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.56x = 540,528,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,528,789.87/26,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.56

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