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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.78, 36,011.19 and 14,763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.78, 36,011.19 and 14,763.27 is: 20,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.78 : 36,011.19 = 14,763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.78/36,011.19 = 14,763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.78x = 36,011.19 × 14,763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.78x = 531,642,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,642,920.99/26,093.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.32

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