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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.78, 36,282.18 and 14,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.78, 36,282.18 and 14,964.76 is: 20,649.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.78 : 36,282.18 = 14,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.78/36,282.18 = 14,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.78x = 36,282.18 × 14,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.78x = 542,954,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,954,115.98/26,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.53

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