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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.76, 36,508.24 and 14,968.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.76, 36,508.24 and 14,968.74 is: 20,657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.76 : 36,508.24 = 14,968.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.76/36,508.24 = 14,968.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.76x = 36,508.24 × 14,968.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.76x = 546,482,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,482,352.42/26,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.24

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