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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.03, 36,275.67 and 14,959.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.03, 36,275.67 and 14,959.98 is: 20,642.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.03 : 36,275.67 = 14,959.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.03/36,275.67 = 14,959.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.03x = 36,275.67 × 14,959.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.03x = 542,683,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,683,297.69/26,289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.96

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