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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.70, 36,264.56 and 14,947.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.70, 36,264.56 and 14,947.67 is: 20,626.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.70 : 36,264.56 = 14,947.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.70/36,264.56 = 14,947.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.70x = 36,264.56 × 14,947.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.70x = 542,070,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,070,419.51/26,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.96

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