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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.91, 36,270.26 and 14,952.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.91, 36,270.26 and 14,952.38 is: 20,634.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.91 : 36,270.26 = 14,952.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.91/36,270.26 = 14,952.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.91x = 36,270.26 × 14,952.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.91x = 542,326,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,326,454.11/26,282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.19

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