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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.59, 36,329.31 and 14,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.59, 36,329.31 and 14,996.14 is: 20,694.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.59 : 36,329.31 = 14,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.59/36,329.31 = 14,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.59x = 36,329.31 × 14,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.59x = 544,799,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,799,328.04/26,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.67

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