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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.52, 36,255.69 and 14,942.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.52, 36,255.69 and 14,942.25 is: 20,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.52 : 36,255.69 = 14,942.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.52/36,255.69 = 14,942.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.52x = 36,255.69 × 14,942.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.52x = 541,741,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,741,583.90/26,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.30

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