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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.42, 36,287.33 and 14,965.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.42, 36,287.33 and 14,965.43 is: 20,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.42 : 36,287.33 = 14,965.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.42/36,287.33 = 14,965.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.42x = 36,287.33 × 14,965.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.42x = 543,055,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,055,240.74/26,297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.52

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