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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,132.22, 36,063.27 and 14,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,132.22, 36,063.27 and 14,957.82 is: 20,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,132.22 : 36,063.27 = 14,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,132.22/36,063.27 = 14,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,132.22x = 36,063.27 × 14,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,132.22x = 539,427,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,427,901.27/26,132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.25

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