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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.99, 36,231.08 and 14,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.99, 36,231.08 and 14,925.72 is: 20,597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.99 : 36,231.08 = 14,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.99/36,231.08 = 14,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.99x = 36,231.08 × 14,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.99x = 540,774,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,774,955.38/26,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.04

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