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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.70, 36,313.05 and 14,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.70, 36,313.05 and 14,982.10 is: 20,673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.70 : 36,313.05 = 14,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.70/36,313.05 = 14,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.70x = 36,313.05 × 14,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.70x = 544,045,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,045,746.41/26,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.02

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