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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.04, 36,302.22 and 14,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.04, 36,302.22 and 14,976 is: 20,666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.04 : 36,302.22 = 14,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.04/36,302.22 = 14,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.04x = 36,302.22 × 14,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.04x = 543,662,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,662,046.72/26,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.81

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