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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.80, 36,288.40 and 14,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.80, 36,288.40 and 14,966.16 is: 20,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.80 : 36,288.40 = 14,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.80/36,288.40 = 14,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.80x = 36,288.40 × 14,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.80x = 543,097,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,097,947.24/26,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.41

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