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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.58, 36,276.38 and 14,956.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.58, 36,276.38 and 14,956.83 is: 20,640.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.58 : 36,276.38 = 14,956.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.58/36,276.38 = 14,956.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.58x = 36,276.38 × 14,956.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.58x = 542,579,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,579,573.89/26,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.15

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