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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.70, 36,307.50 and 14,982.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.70, 36,307.50 and 14,982.66 is: 20,673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.70 : 36,307.50 = 14,982.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.70/36,307.50 = 14,982.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.70x = 36,307.50 × 14,982.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.70x = 543,982,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,982,927.95/26,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.78

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