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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.72, 36,312.90 and 14,982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.72, 36,312.90 and 14,982.62 is: 20,676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.72 : 36,312.90 = 14,982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.72/36,312.90 = 14,982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.72x = 36,312.90 × 14,982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.72x = 544,062,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,062,381.80/26,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.00

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