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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.57, 36,274.90 and 14,956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.57, 36,274.90 and 14,956.71 is: 20,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.57 : 36,274.90 = 14,956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.57/36,274.90 = 14,956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.57x = 36,274.90 × 14,956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.57x = 542,553,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,553,159.58/26,285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.72

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