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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.87, 36,295.11 and 14,974.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.87, 36,295.11 and 14,974.13 is: 20,663.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.87 : 36,295.11 = 14,974.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.87/36,295.11 = 14,974.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.87x = 36,295.11 × 14,974.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.87x = 543,487,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,487,514.03/26,301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.46

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