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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.41, 36,269.57 and 14,951.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.41, 36,269.57 and 14,951.88 is: 20,633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.41 : 36,269.57 = 14,951.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.41/36,269.57 = 14,951.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.41x = 36,269.57 × 14,951.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.41x = 542,298,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,298,002.18/26,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.50

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