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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.82, 36,263.57 and 14,946.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.82, 36,263.57 and 14,946.95 is: 20,628.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.82 : 36,263.57 = 14,946.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.82/36,263.57 = 14,946.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.82x = 36,263.57 × 14,946.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.82x = 542,029,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,029,783.54/26,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.47

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