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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.05, 36,232.75 and 14,927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.05, 36,232.75 and 14,927.10 is: 20,600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.05 : 36,232.75 = 14,927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.05/36,232.75 = 14,927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.05x = 36,232.75 × 14,927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.05x = 540,849,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,849,953.09/26,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.63

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