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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.29, 36,013.26 and 14,764.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.29, 36,013.26 and 14,764.77 is: 20,376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.29 : 36,013.26 = 14,764.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.29/36,013.26 = 14,764.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.29x = 36,013.26 × 14,764.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.29x = 531,727,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,727,500.85/26,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.38

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