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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.42, 36,288.70 and 14,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.42, 36,288.70 and 14,966.43 is: 20,651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.42 : 36,288.70 = 14,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.42/36,288.70 = 14,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.42x = 36,288.70 × 14,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.42x = 543,112,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,112,288.34/26,298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.90

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