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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.24, 36,257.48 and 14,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.24, 36,257.48 and 14,942.44 is: 20,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.24 : 36,257.48 = 14,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.24/36,257.48 = 14,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.24x = 36,257.48 × 14,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.24x = 541,775,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,775,219.45/26,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.80

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