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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.03, 36,316.09 and 14,985.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.03, 36,316.09 and 14,985.53 is: 20,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.03 : 36,316.09 = 14,985.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.03/36,316.09 = 14,985.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.03x = 36,316.09 × 14,985.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.03x = 544,215,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,215,818.71/26,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.01

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