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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.58, 36,260.24 and 14,944.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.58, 36,260.24 and 14,944.54 is: 20,622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.58 : 36,260.24 = 14,944.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.58/36,260.24 = 14,944.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.58x = 36,260.24 × 14,944.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.58x = 541,892,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,892,607.09/26,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.65

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