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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.28, 36,261.24 and 14,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.28, 36,261.24 and 14,950.88 is: 20,628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.28 : 36,261.24 = 14,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.28/36,261.24 = 14,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.28x = 36,261.24 × 14,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.28x = 542,137,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,137,447.89/26,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.27

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