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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.03, 36,259.11 and 14,947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.03, 36,259.11 and 14,947.97 is: 20,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.03 : 36,259.11 = 14,947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.03/36,259.11 = 14,947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.03x = 36,259.11 × 14,947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.03x = 542,000,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,000,088.51/26,277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.38

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