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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.35, 36,231.91 and 14,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.35, 36,231.91 and 14,924.32 is: 20,596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.35 : 36,231.91 = 14,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.35/36,231.91 = 14,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.35x = 36,231.91 × 14,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.35x = 540,736,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,736,363.27/26,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.07

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