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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.83, 36,259.18 and 14,943.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.83, 36,259.18 and 14,943.79 is: 20,621.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.83 : 36,259.18 = 14,943.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.83/36,259.18 = 14,943.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.83x = 36,259.18 × 14,943.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.83x = 541,849,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,849,571.49/26,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.60

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