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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.85, 36,271.41 and 14,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.85, 36,271.41 and 14,954.34 is: 20,637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.85 : 36,271.41 = 14,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.85/36,271.41 = 14,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.85x = 36,271.41 × 14,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.85x = 542,414,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,414,997.42/26,282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.60

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