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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.30, 36,266.24 and 14,950.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.30, 36,266.24 and 14,950.42 is: 20,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.30 : 36,266.24 = 14,950.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.30/36,266.24 = 14,950.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.30x = 36,266.24 × 14,950.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.30x = 542,195,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,195,519.82/26,279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.04

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