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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.23, 36,544.79 and 14,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.23, 36,544.79 and 14,995.22 is: 20,693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.23 : 36,544.79 = 14,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.23/36,544.79 = 14,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.23x = 36,544.79 × 14,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.23x = 547,997,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,997,090.93/26,481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.80

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