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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.19, 36,290.83 and 14,970.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.19, 36,290.83 and 14,970.02 is: 20,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.19 : 36,290.83 = 14,970.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.19/36,290.83 = 14,970.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.19x = 36,290.83 × 14,970.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.19x = 543,274,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,274,450.92/26,301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.89

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