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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.61, 36,261.34 and 14,946.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.61, 36,261.34 and 14,946.15 is: 20,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.61 : 36,261.34 = 14,946.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.61/36,261.34 = 14,946.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.61x = 36,261.34 × 14,946.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.61x = 541,967,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,967,389.48/26,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.25

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