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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.20, 36,254.21 and 14,940.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.20, 36,254.21 and 14,940.17 is: 20,616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.20 : 36,254.21 = 14,940.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.20/36,254.21 = 14,940.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.20x = 36,254.21 × 14,940.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.20x = 541,643,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,643,804.64/26,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.61

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