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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.83, 36,257.81 and 14,942.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.83, 36,257.81 and 14,942.79 is: 20,620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.83 : 36,257.81 = 14,942.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.83/36,257.81 = 14,942.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.83x = 36,257.81 × 14,942.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.83x = 541,792,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,792,765.98/26,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.22

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