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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.07, 36,286.73 and 14,965.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.07, 36,286.73 and 14,965.27 is: 20,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.07 : 36,286.73 = 14,965.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.07/36,286.73 = 14,965.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.07x = 36,286.73 × 14,965.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.07x = 543,040,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,040,711.87/26,294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.59

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