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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.63, 36,257.61 and 14,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.63, 36,257.61 and 14,945.32 is: 20,624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.63 : 36,257.61 = 14,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.63/36,257.61 = 14,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.63x = 36,257.61 × 14,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.63x = 541,881,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,881,590.35/26,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.54

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