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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.87, 36,301.18 and 14,974.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.87, 36,301.18 and 14,974.51 is: 20,664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.87 : 36,301.18 = 14,974.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.87/36,301.18 = 14,974.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.87x = 36,301.18 × 14,974.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.87x = 543,592,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,592,382.92/26,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.30

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