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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.51, 36,258.72 and 14,943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.51, 36,258.72 and 14,943.40 is: 20,621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.51 : 36,258.72 = 14,943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.51/36,258.72 = 14,943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.51x = 36,258.72 × 14,943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.51x = 541,828,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,828,556.45/26,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.05

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