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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.20, 36,310.95 and 14,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.20, 36,310.95 and 14,985.16 is: 20,677.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.20 : 36,310.95 = 14,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.20/36,310.95 = 14,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.20x = 36,310.95 × 14,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.20x = 544,125,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,125,395.50/26,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.23

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