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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.33, 36,261.04 and 14,946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.33, 36,261.04 and 14,946.82 is: 20,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.33 : 36,261.04 = 14,946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.33/36,261.04 = 14,946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.33x = 36,261.04 × 14,946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.33x = 541,987,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,987,281.92/26,275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.23

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