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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,286.24, 36,275.76 and 14,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,286.24, 36,275.76 and 14,954.40 is: 20,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,286.24 : 36,275.76 = 14,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,286.24/36,275.76 = 14,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,286.24x = 36,275.76 × 14,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,286.24x = 542,482,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,482,225.34/26,286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.50

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