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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.89, 36,230.31 and 14,922.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.89, 36,230.31 and 14,922.81 is: 20,592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.89 : 36,230.31 = 14,922.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.89/36,230.31 = 14,922.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.89x = 36,230.31 × 14,922.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.89x = 540,658,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,658,168.23/26,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.66

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