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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.32, 36,264.84 and 14,943.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.32, 36,264.84 and 14,943.26 is: 20,622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.32 : 36,264.84 = 14,943.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.32/36,264.84 = 14,943.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.32x = 36,264.84 × 14,943.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.32x = 541,914,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,914,932.98/26,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.91

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