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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,328.52, 36,331.64 and 14,996.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,328.52, 36,331.64 and 14,996.35 is: 20,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,328.52 : 36,331.64 = 14,996.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,328.52/36,331.64 = 14,996.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,328.52x = 36,331.64 × 14,996.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,328.52x = 544,841,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,841,914.53/26,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.98

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