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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.53, 36,265.32 and 14,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.53, 36,265.32 and 14,952.48 is: 20,632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.53 : 36,265.32 = 14,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.53/36,265.32 = 14,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.53x = 36,265.32 × 14,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.53x = 542,256,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,256,471.99/26,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.61

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