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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.66, 36,013.79 and 14,765.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.66, 36,013.79 and 14,765.15 is: 20,376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.66 : 36,013.79 = 14,765.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.66/36,013.79 = 14,765.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.66x = 36,013.79 × 14,765.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.66x = 531,749,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,749,138.37/26,095.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.92

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