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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.96, 36,258.86 and 14,945.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.96, 36,258.86 and 14,945.08 is: 20,624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.96 : 36,258.86 = 14,945.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.96/36,258.86 = 14,945.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.96x = 36,258.86 × 14,945.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.96x = 541,891,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,891,563.41/26,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.66

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