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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304.42, 36,302.05 and 14,977.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304.42, 36,302.05 and 14,977.59 is: 20,670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304.42 : 36,302.05 = 14,977.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304.42/36,302.05 = 14,977.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304.42x = 36,302.05 × 14,977.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304.42x = 543,717,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,717,221.06/26,304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.18

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