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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.28, 36,282.87 and 14,965.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.28, 36,282.87 and 14,965.26 is: 20,650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.28 : 36,282.87 = 14,965.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.28/36,282.87 = 14,965.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.28x = 36,282.87 × 14,965.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.28x = 542,982,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,982,583.10/26,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.22

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