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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.19, 36,305.43 and 14,981.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.19, 36,305.43 and 14,981.16 is: 20,671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.19 : 36,305.43 = 14,981.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.19/36,305.43 = 14,981.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.19x = 36,305.43 × 14,981.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.19x = 543,897,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,897,455.70/26,311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.72

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