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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.01, 36,329.48 and 14,991.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.01, 36,329.48 and 14,991.03 is: 20,688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.01 : 36,329.48 = 14,991.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.01/36,329.48 = 14,991.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.01x = 36,329.48 × 14,991.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.01x = 544,616,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,616,249.61/26,324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.95

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