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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.71, 36,311.52 and 14,981.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.71, 36,311.52 and 14,981.62 is: 20,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.71 : 36,311.52 = 14,981.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.71/36,311.52 = 14,981.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.71x = 36,311.52 × 14,981.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.71x = 544,005,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,005,394.26/26,312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,674.62

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