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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.24, 36,019.89 and 14,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.24, 36,019.89 and 14,770.76 is: 20,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.24 : 36,019.89 = 14,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.24/36,019.89 = 14,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.24x = 36,019.89 × 14,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.24x = 532,040,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,040,970.32/26,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.75

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