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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.66, 36,268.68 and 14,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.66, 36,268.68 and 14,951.12 is: 20,632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.66 : 36,268.68 = 14,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.66/36,268.68 = 14,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.66x = 36,268.68 × 14,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.66x = 542,257,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,257,386.92/26,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.54

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