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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.04, 36,285.60 and 14,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.04, 36,285.60 and 14,962.96 is: 20,648.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.04 : 36,285.60 = 14,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.04/36,285.60 = 14,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.04x = 36,285.60 × 14,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.04x = 542,939,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,939,981.38/26,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.00

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