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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.31, 36,293.30 and 14,968.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.31, 36,293.30 and 14,968.25 is: 20,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.31 : 36,293.30 = 14,968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.31/36,293.30 = 14,968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.31x = 36,293.30 × 14,968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.31x = 543,247,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,247,112.88/26,299.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.33

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