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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.04, 36,259.61 and 14,944.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.04, 36,259.61 and 14,944.29 is: 20,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.04 : 36,259.61 = 14,944.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.04/36,259.61 = 14,944.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.04x = 36,259.61 × 14,944.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.04x = 541,874,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,874,127.13/26,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.15

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