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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.81, 36,265.12 and 14,948.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.81, 36,265.12 and 14,948.15 is: 20,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.81 : 36,265.12 = 14,948.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.81/36,265.12 = 14,948.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.81x = 36,265.12 × 14,948.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.81x = 542,096,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,096,234.83/26,276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.22

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