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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.63, 36,168.26 and 14,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.63, 36,168.26 and 14,877.27 is: 20,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.63 : 36,168.26 = 14,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.63/36,168.26 = 14,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.63x = 36,168.26 × 14,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.63x = 538,084,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,084,895.06/26,208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,530.83

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