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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.98, 36,295.72 and 14,816.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.98, 36,295.72 and 14,816.66 is: 20,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.98 : 36,295.72 = 14,816.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.98/36,295.72 = 14,816.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.98x = 36,295.72 × 14,816.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.98x = 537,781,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,781,396.39/26,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,446.42

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