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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.07, 36,285.35 and 14,964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.07, 36,285.35 and 14,964.27 is: 20,651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.07 : 36,285.35 = 14,964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.07/36,285.35 = 14,964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.07x = 36,285.35 × 14,964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.07x = 542,983,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,983,699.62/26,293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.21

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