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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.18, 36,261.93 and 14,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.18, 36,261.93 and 14,947.30 is: 20,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.18 : 36,261.93 = 14,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.18/36,261.93 = 14,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.18x = 36,261.93 × 14,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.18x = 542,017,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,017,871.55/26,276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.73

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