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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.28, 36,018.80 and 14,768.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.28, 36,018.80 and 14,768.76 is: 20,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.28 : 36,018.80 = 14,768.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.28/36,018.80 = 14,768.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.28x = 36,018.80 × 14,768.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.28x = 531,953,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,953,012.69/26,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.90

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