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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.63, 36,232.35 and 14,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.63, 36,232.35 and 14,926.04 is: 20,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.63 : 36,232.35 = 14,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.63/36,232.35 = 14,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.63x = 36,232.35 × 14,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.63x = 540,805,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,805,505.39/26,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.48

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