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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.58, 36,256.10 and 14,941.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.58, 36,256.10 and 14,941.54 is: 20,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.58 : 36,256.10 = 14,941.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.58/36,256.10 = 14,941.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.58x = 36,256.10 × 14,941.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.58x = 541,721,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,721,968.39/26,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.51

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