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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.27, 36,216.68 and 14,914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.27, 36,216.68 and 14,914.67 is: 20,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.27 : 36,216.68 = 14,914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.27/36,216.68 = 14,914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.27x = 36,216.68 × 14,914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.27x = 540,159,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,159,846.66/26,243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.80

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