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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.17, 36,271.50 and 14,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.17, 36,271.50 and 14,955.13 is: 20,639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.17 : 36,271.50 = 14,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.17/36,271.50 = 14,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.17x = 36,271.50 × 14,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.17x = 542,444,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,444,987.05/26,282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.28

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