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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.55, 36,263.81 and 14,948.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.55, 36,263.81 and 14,948.69 is: 20,629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.55 : 36,263.81 = 14,948.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.55/36,263.81 = 14,948.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.55x = 36,263.81 × 14,948.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.55x = 542,096,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,096,309.96/26,277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.64

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