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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.21, 36,232.96 and 14,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.21, 36,232.96 and 14,927.26 is: 20,600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.21 : 36,232.96 = 14,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.21/36,232.96 = 14,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.21x = 36,232.96 × 14,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.21x = 540,858,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,858,851.81/26,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.84

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