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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.81, 36,293.99 and 14,968.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.81, 36,293.99 and 14,968.75 is: 20,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.81 : 36,293.99 = 14,968.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.81/36,293.99 = 14,968.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.81x = 36,293.99 × 14,968.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.81x = 543,275,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,275,587.97/26,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.02

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