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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.86, 36,325.49 and 14,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.86, 36,325.49 and 14,995.58 is: 20,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.86 : 36,325.49 = 14,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.86/36,325.49 = 14,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.86x = 36,325.49 × 14,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.86x = 544,721,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,721,791.33/26,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.51

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