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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.98, 36,304.29 and 14,979.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.98, 36,304.29 and 14,979.15 is: 20,672.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.98 : 36,304.29 = 14,979.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.98/36,304.29 = 14,979.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.98x = 36,304.29 × 14,979.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.98x = 543,807,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,807,405.55/26,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,672.39

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