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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.62, 36,331.09 and 14,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.62, 36,331.09 and 14,997.75 is: 20,696.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.62 : 36,331.09 = 14,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.62/36,331.09 = 14,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.62x = 36,331.09 × 14,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.62x = 544,884,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,884,605.05/26,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.31

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