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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.52, 36,233.94 and 14,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.52, 36,233.94 and 14,925.44 is: 20,596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.52 : 36,233.94 = 14,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.52/36,233.94 = 14,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.52x = 36,233.94 × 14,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.52x = 540,807,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,807,316.26/26,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.29

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