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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.04, 36,261 and 14,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.04, 36,261 and 14,945.28 is: 20,624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.04 : 36,261 = 14,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.04/36,261 = 14,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.04x = 36,261 × 14,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.04x = 541,930,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,930,798.08/26,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.52

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