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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.38, 36,255.02 and 14,944.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.38, 36,255.02 and 14,944.46 is: 20,621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.38 : 36,255.02 = 14,944.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.38/36,255.02 = 14,944.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.38x = 36,255.02 × 14,944.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.38x = 541,811,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,811,696.19/26,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.29

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