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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.03, 36,197.69 and 14,900.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.03, 36,197.69 and 14,900.49 is: 20,562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.03 : 36,197.69 = 14,900.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.03/36,197.69 = 14,900.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.03x = 36,197.69 × 14,900.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.03x = 539,363,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,363,355.12/26,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.04

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