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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.86, 36,319.46 and 14,987.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.86, 36,319.46 and 14,987.04 is: 20,682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.86 : 36,319.46 = 14,987.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.86/36,319.46 = 14,987.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.86x = 36,319.46 × 14,987.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.86x = 544,321,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,321,124.86/26,317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.58

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