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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.67, 36,018.14 and 14,770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.67, 36,018.14 and 14,770.58 is: 20,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.67 : 36,018.14 = 14,770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.67/36,018.14 = 14,770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.67x = 36,018.14 × 14,770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.67x = 532,008,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,008,564.38/26,101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.17

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