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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304, 36,298.04 and 14,976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304, 36,298.04 and 14,976.26 is: 20,666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304 : 36,298.04 = 14,976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304/36,298.04 = 14,976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304x = 36,298.04 × 14,976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304x = 543,608,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,608,884.53/26,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.40

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