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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.88, 36,301.02 and 14,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.88, 36,301.02 and 14,977.04 is: 20,667.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.88 : 36,301.02 = 14,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.88/36,301.02 = 14,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.88x = 36,301.02 × 14,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.88x = 543,681,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,681,828.58/26,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,667.69

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