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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.83, 36,260.56 and 14,944.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.83, 36,260.56 and 14,944.79 is: 20,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.83 : 36,260.56 = 14,944.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.83/36,260.56 = 14,944.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.83x = 36,260.56 × 14,944.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.83x = 541,906,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,906,454.48/26,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.98

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