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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.52, 36,233.39 and 14,927.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.52, 36,233.39 and 14,927.57 is: 20,601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.52 : 36,233.39 = 14,927.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.52/36,233.39 = 14,927.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.52x = 36,233.39 × 14,927.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.52x = 540,876,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,876,559.50/26,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.27

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