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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.03, 36,260.72 and 14,793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.03, 36,260.72 and 14,793.89 is: 20,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.03 : 36,260.72 = 14,793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.03/36,260.72 = 14,793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.03x = 36,260.72 × 14,793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.03x = 536,437,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,437,275.71/26,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.24

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