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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.80, 36,293.94 and 14,970.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.80, 36,293.94 and 14,970.18 is: 20,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.80 : 36,293.94 = 14,970.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.80/36,293.94 = 14,970.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.80x = 36,293.94 × 14,970.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.80x = 543,326,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,326,814.71/26,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.97

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