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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.34, 36,258.44 and 14,947.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.34, 36,258.44 and 14,947.58 is: 20,626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.34 : 36,258.44 = 14,947.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.34/36,258.44 = 14,947.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.34x = 36,258.44 × 14,947.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.34x = 541,975,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,975,932.58/26,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.79

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