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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.46, 36,256.79 and 14,943.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.46, 36,256.79 and 14,943.58 is: 20,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.46 : 36,256.79 = 14,943.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.46/36,256.79 = 14,943.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.46x = 36,256.79 × 14,943.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.46x = 541,806,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,806,325.05/26,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.60

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