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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.77, 36,257.46 and 14,943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.77, 36,257.46 and 14,943.30 is: 20,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.77 : 36,257.46 = 14,943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.77/36,257.46 = 14,943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.77x = 36,257.46 × 14,943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.77x = 541,806,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,806,102.02/26,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.34

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