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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,330.92, 36,332.60 and 14,998.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,330.92, 36,332.60 and 14,998.98 is: 20,696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,330.92 : 36,332.60 = 14,998.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,330.92/36,332.60 = 14,998.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,330.92x = 36,332.60 × 14,998.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,330.92x = 544,951,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,951,759.09/26,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.27

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