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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.03, 36,321.61 and 14,989.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.03, 36,321.61 and 14,989.53 is: 20,685.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.03 : 36,321.61 = 14,989.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.03/36,321.61 = 14,989.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.03x = 36,321.61 × 14,989.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.03x = 544,443,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,443,862.74/26,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.53

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