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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.30, 36,287.71 and 14,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.30, 36,287.71 and 14,965.66 is: 20,652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.30 : 36,287.71 = 14,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.30/36,287.71 = 14,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.30x = 36,287.71 × 14,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.30x = 543,069,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,069,491.57/26,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.72

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