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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.84, 36,327.89 and 14,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.84, 36,327.89 and 14,996.14 is: 20,692.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.84 : 36,327.89 = 14,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.84/36,327.89 = 14,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.84x = 36,327.89 × 14,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.84x = 544,778,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,778,071.02/26,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.10

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