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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.08, 36,256.79 and 14,942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.08, 36,256.79 and 14,942.04 is: 20,619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.08 : 36,256.79 = 14,942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.08/36,256.79 = 14,942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.08x = 36,256.79 × 14,942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.08x = 541,750,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,750,406.45/26,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.20

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