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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.77, 36,241.13 and 14,930.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.77, 36,241.13 and 14,930.66 is: 20,603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.77 : 36,241.13 = 14,930.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.77/36,241.13 = 14,930.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.77x = 36,241.13 × 14,930.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.77x = 541,104,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,104,117.98/26,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.47

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