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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.99, 36,334.76 and 14,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.99, 36,334.76 and 14,997.45 is: 20,691.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.99 : 36,334.76 = 14,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.99/36,334.76 = 14,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.99x = 36,334.76 × 14,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.99x = 544,928,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,928,693.02/26,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.41

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