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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.80, 36,261.40 and 14,946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.80, 36,261.40 and 14,946.93 is: 20,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.80 : 36,261.40 = 14,946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.80/36,261.40 = 14,946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.80x = 36,261.40 × 14,946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.80x = 541,996,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,996,463.56/26,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.21

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