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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.41, 36,257.57 and 14,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.41, 36,257.57 and 14,942.32 is: 20,619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.41 : 36,257.57 = 14,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.41/36,257.57 = 14,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.41x = 36,257.57 × 14,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.41x = 541,772,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,772,392.04/26,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.77

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