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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.48, 36,325.82 and 14,994.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.48, 36,325.82 and 14,994.54 is: 20,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.48 : 36,325.82 = 14,994.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.48/36,325.82 = 14,994.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.48x = 36,325.82 × 14,994.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.48x = 544,688,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,688,961.02/26,321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.71

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