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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.93, 36,270.30 and 14,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.93, 36,270.30 and 14,954.18 is: 20,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.93 : 36,270.30 = 14,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.93/36,270.30 = 14,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.93x = 36,270.30 × 14,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.93x = 542,392,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,392,413.50/26,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.68

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