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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.06, 36,229.22 and 14,922.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.06, 36,229.22 and 14,922.04 is: 20,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.06 : 36,229.22 = 14,922.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.06/36,229.22 = 14,922.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.06x = 36,229.22 × 14,922.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.06x = 540,613,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,613,870.01/26,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.63

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