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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.74, 36,264.13 and 14,946.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.74, 36,264.13 and 14,946.95 is: 20,627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.74 : 36,264.13 = 14,946.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.74/36,264.13 = 14,946.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.74x = 36,264.13 × 14,946.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.74x = 542,038,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,038,153.04/26,277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.27

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