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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.81, 36,266.50 and 14,949.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.81, 36,266.50 and 14,949.15 is: 20,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.81 : 36,266.50 = 14,949.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.81/36,266.50 = 14,949.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.81x = 36,266.50 × 14,949.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.81x = 542,153,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,153,348.48/26,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.60

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