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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.07, 36,277.07 and 14,958.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.07, 36,277.07 and 14,958.27 is: 20,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.07 : 36,277.07 = 14,958.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.07/36,277.07 = 14,958.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.07x = 36,277.07 × 14,958.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.07x = 542,642,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,642,133.08/26,287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.93

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