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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,417.99, 36,457.52 and 14,931.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,417.99, 36,457.52 and 14,931.99 is: 20,606.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,417.99 : 36,457.52 = 14,931.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,417.99/36,457.52 = 14,931.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,417.99x = 36,457.52 × 14,931.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,417.99x = 544,383,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,383,324.06/26,417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.54

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