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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.99, 36,313.65 and 14,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.99, 36,313.65 and 14,984.20 is: 20,679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.99 : 36,313.65 = 14,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.99/36,313.65 = 14,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.99x = 36,313.65 × 14,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.99x = 544,130,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,130,994.33/26,311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.96

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