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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.14, 36,282.51 and 14,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.14, 36,282.51 and 14,962.24 is: 20,648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.14 : 36,282.51 = 14,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.14/36,282.51 = 14,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.14x = 36,282.51 × 14,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.14x = 542,867,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,867,622.42/26,291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.31

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