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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.93, 36,284.67 and 14,963.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.93, 36,284.67 and 14,963.19 is: 20,651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.93 : 36,284.67 = 14,963.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.93/36,284.67 = 14,963.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.93x = 36,284.67 × 14,963.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.93x = 542,934,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,934,411.30/26,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.02

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