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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.19, 36,301.04 and 14,978.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.19, 36,301.04 and 14,978.43 is: 20,669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.19 : 36,301.04 = 14,978.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.19/36,301.04 = 14,978.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.19x = 36,301.04 × 14,978.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.19x = 543,732,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,732,511.68/26,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.38

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