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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.31, 36,272.34 and 14,954.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.31, 36,272.34 and 14,954.49 is: 20,636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.31 : 36,272.34 = 14,954.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.31/36,272.34 = 14,954.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.31x = 36,272.34 × 14,954.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.31x = 542,434,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,434,345.81/26,285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.41

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