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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.58, 36,283.29 and 14,962.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.58, 36,283.29 and 14,962.77 is: 20,649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.58 : 36,283.29 = 14,962.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.58/36,283.29 = 14,962.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.58x = 36,283.29 × 14,962.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.58x = 542,898,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,898,523.11/26,291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.14

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