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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.98, 36,270.62 and 14,952.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.98, 36,270.62 and 14,952.41 is: 20,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.98 : 36,270.62 = 14,952.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.98/36,270.62 = 14,952.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.98x = 36,270.62 × 14,952.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.98x = 542,333,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,333,201.27/26,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.60

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