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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.10, 36,231.56 and 14,924.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.10, 36,231.56 and 14,924.07 is: 20,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.10 : 36,231.56 = 14,924.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.10/36,231.56 = 14,924.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.10x = 36,231.56 × 14,924.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.10x = 540,722,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,722,337.65/26,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.73

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