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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.30, 36,263.48 and 14,948.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.30, 36,263.48 and 14,948.42 is: 20,629.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.30 : 36,263.48 = 14,948.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.30/36,263.48 = 14,948.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.30x = 36,263.48 × 14,948.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.30x = 542,081,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,081,729.70/26,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.28

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