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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.91, 36,271.22 and 14,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.91, 36,271.22 and 14,951.82 is: 20,633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.91 : 36,271.22 = 14,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.91/36,271.22 = 14,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.91x = 36,271.22 × 14,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.91x = 542,320,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,320,677.86/26,282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.97

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