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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.85, 36,270.03 and 14,953.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.85, 36,270.03 and 14,953.34 is: 20,636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.85 : 36,270.03 = 14,953.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.85/36,270.03 = 14,953.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.85x = 36,270.03 × 14,953.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.85x = 542,358,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,358,090.40/26,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.22

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