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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.84, 36,263.12 and 14,948.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.84, 36,263.12 and 14,948.33 is: 20,629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.84 : 36,263.12 = 14,948.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.84/36,263.12 = 14,948.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.84x = 36,263.12 × 14,948.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.84x = 542,072,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,072,828.53/26,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.30

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