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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.74, 36,244.94 and 14,781.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.74, 36,244.94 and 14,781.05 is: 20,395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.74 : 36,244.94 = 14,781.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.74/36,244.94 = 14,781.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.74x = 36,244.94 × 14,781.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.74x = 535,738,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,738,270.39/26,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.29

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