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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.78, 36,258.76 and 14,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.78, 36,258.76 and 14,947.72 is: 20,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.78 : 36,258.76 = 14,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.78/36,258.76 = 14,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.78x = 36,258.76 × 14,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.78x = 541,985,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,985,792.03/26,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.04

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