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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.50, 36,327.42 and 14,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.50, 36,327.42 and 14,989.52 is: 20,686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.50 : 36,327.42 = 14,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.50/36,327.42 = 14,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.50x = 36,327.42 × 14,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.50x = 544,530,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,530,679.46/26,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.89

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