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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.44, 36,312.59 and 14,982.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.44, 36,312.59 and 14,982.94 is: 20,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.44 : 36,312.59 = 14,982.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.44/36,312.59 = 14,982.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.44x = 36,312.59 × 14,982.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.44x = 544,069,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,069,395.78/26,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.48

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