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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,303.47, 36,301.91 and 14,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,303.47, 36,301.91 and 14,975.69 is: 20,668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,303.47 : 36,301.91 = 14,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,303.47/36,301.91 = 14,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,303.47x = 36,301.91 × 14,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,303.47x = 543,645,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,645,894.18/26,303.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.22

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