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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.68, 36,261.23 and 14,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.68, 36,261.23 and 14,946.80 is: 20,627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.68 : 36,261.23 = 14,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.68/36,261.23 = 14,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.68x = 36,261.23 × 14,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.68x = 541,989,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,989,344.60/26,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.03

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