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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.56, 36,292.72 and 14,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.56, 36,292.72 and 14,971.40 is: 20,657.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.56 : 36,292.72 = 14,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.56/36,292.72 = 14,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.56x = 36,292.72 × 14,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.56x = 543,352,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,352,828.21/26,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.79

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