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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.49, 36,324.44 and 14,993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.49, 36,324.44 and 14,993.54 is: 20,692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.49 : 36,324.44 = 14,993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.49/36,324.44 = 14,993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.49x = 36,324.44 × 14,993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.49x = 544,631,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,631,944.12/26,320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.32

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