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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.78, 36,261.76 and 14,794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.78, 36,261.76 and 14,794.64 is: 20,417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.78 : 36,261.76 = 14,794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.78/36,261.76 = 14,794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.78x = 36,261.76 × 14,794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.78x = 536,479,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,479,738.63/26,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.27

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