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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.04, 36,253.62 and 14,940.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.04, 36,253.62 and 14,940.74 is: 20,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.04 : 36,253.62 = 14,940.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.04/36,253.62 = 14,940.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.04x = 36,253.62 × 14,940.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.04x = 541,655,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,655,729.21/26,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.20

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