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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.46, 36,334.03 and 14,996.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.46, 36,334.03 and 14,996.91 is: 20,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.46 : 36,334.03 = 14,996.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.46/36,334.03 = 14,996.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.46x = 36,334.03 × 14,996.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.46x = 544,898,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,898,201.72/26,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.67

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