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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279, 36,266.18 and 14,797.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279, 36,266.18 and 14,797.86 is: 20,421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279 : 36,266.18 = 14,797.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279/36,266.18 = 14,797.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279x = 36,266.18 × 14,797.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279x = 536,661,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,661,854.37/26,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,421.70

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