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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.81, 36,291.44 and 14,967.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.81, 36,291.44 and 14,967.45 is: 20,654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.81 : 36,291.44 = 14,967.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.81/36,291.44 = 14,967.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.81x = 36,291.44 × 14,967.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.81x = 543,190,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,190,351.05/26,298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.56

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