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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.84, 36,293.05 and 14,972.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.84, 36,293.05 and 14,972.49 is: 20,656.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.84 : 36,293.05 = 14,972.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.84/36,293.05 = 14,972.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.84x = 36,293.05 × 14,972.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.84x = 543,397,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,397,483.01/26,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.92

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