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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.68, 36,235.76 and 14,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.68, 36,235.76 and 14,929.24 is: 20,604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.68 : 36,235.76 = 14,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.68/36,235.76 = 14,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.68x = 36,235.76 × 14,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.68x = 540,972,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,972,357.62/26,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.80

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