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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,326.62, 36,329.72 and 14,996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,326.62, 36,329.72 and 14,996.75 is: 20,694.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,326.62 : 36,329.72 = 14,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,326.62/36,329.72 = 14,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,326.62x = 36,329.72 × 14,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,326.62x = 544,827,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,827,471.78/26,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.93

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