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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.49, 36,314.34 and 14,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.49, 36,314.34 and 14,984.70 is: 20,680.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.49 : 36,314.34 = 14,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.49/36,314.34 = 14,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.49x = 36,314.34 × 14,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.49x = 544,159,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,159,490.60/26,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.65

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