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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.79, 36,259.27 and 14,944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.79, 36,259.27 and 14,944.04 is: 20,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.79 : 36,259.27 = 14,944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.79/36,259.27 = 14,944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.79x = 36,259.27 × 14,944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.79x = 541,859,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,859,762.59/26,274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.80

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