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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.41, 36,269.15 and 14,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.41, 36,269.15 and 14,950.32 is: 20,631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.41 : 36,269.15 = 14,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.41/36,269.15 = 14,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.41x = 36,269.15 × 14,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.41x = 542,235,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,235,323.88/26,281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.90

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