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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.20, 36,278.62 and 14,958.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.20, 36,278.62 and 14,958.45 is: 20,642.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.20 : 36,278.62 = 14,958.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.20/36,278.62 = 14,958.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.20x = 36,278.62 × 14,958.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.20x = 542,671,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,671,923.34/26,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.39

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