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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.36, 36,255.78 and 14,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.36, 36,255.78 and 14,941.28 is: 20,618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.36 : 36,255.78 = 14,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.36/36,255.78 = 14,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.36x = 36,255.78 × 14,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.36x = 541,707,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,707,760.60/26,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.14

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