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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.28, 36,018.78 and 14,768.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.28, 36,018.78 and 14,768.77 is: 20,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.28 : 36,018.78 = 14,768.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.28/36,018.78 = 14,768.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.28x = 36,018.78 × 14,768.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.28x = 531,953,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,953,077.50/26,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.91

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