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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.58, 36,254.72 and 14,940.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.58, 36,254.72 and 14,940.54 is: 20,617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.58 : 36,254.72 = 14,940.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.58/36,254.72 = 14,940.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.58x = 36,254.72 × 14,940.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.58x = 541,665,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,665,131.70/26,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.13

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