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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.92, 36,238.68 and 14,931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.92, 36,238.68 and 14,931.04 is: 20,608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.92 : 36,238.68 = 14,931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.92/36,238.68 = 14,931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.92x = 36,238.68 × 14,931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.92x = 541,081,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,081,180.63/26,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.75

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