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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.58, 36,284.67 and 14,963.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.58, 36,284.67 and 14,963.77 is: 20,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.58 : 36,284.67 = 14,963.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.58/36,284.67 = 14,963.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.58x = 36,284.67 × 14,963.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.58x = 542,955,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,955,456.41/26,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.52

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