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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.28, 36,258.08 and 14,947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.28, 36,258.08 and 14,947.22 is: 20,625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.28 : 36,258.08 = 14,947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.28/36,258.08 = 14,947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.28x = 36,258.08 × 14,947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.28x = 541,957,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,957,242.51/26,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.34

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