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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,328.62, 36,332.48 and 14,998.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,328.62, 36,332.48 and 14,998.74 is: 20,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,328.62 : 36,332.48 = 14,998.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,328.62/36,332.48 = 14,998.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,328.62x = 36,332.48 × 14,998.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,328.62x = 544,941,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,941,421.08/26,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.68

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