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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.25, 36,392.33 and 14,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.25, 36,392.33 and 14,595.25 is: 20,141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.25 : 36,392.33 = 14,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.25/36,392.33 = 14,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.25x = 36,392.33 × 14,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.25x = 531,155,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,155,154.43/26,371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.45

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