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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.94, 36,017.34 and 14,767.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.94, 36,017.34 and 14,767.92 is: 20,379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.94 : 36,017.34 = 14,767.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.94/36,017.34 = 14,767.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.94x = 36,017.34 × 14,767.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.94x = 531,901,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,901,195.73/26,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,379.40

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