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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.73, 36,258.75 and 14,944.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.73, 36,258.75 and 14,944.27 is: 20,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.73 : 36,258.75 = 14,944.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.73/36,258.75 = 14,944.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.73x = 36,258.75 × 14,944.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.73x = 541,860,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,860,650.19/26,273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.67

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