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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.79, 36,020.46 and 14,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.79, 36,020.46 and 14,771.04 is: 20,384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.79 : 36,020.46 = 14,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.79/36,020.46 = 14,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.79x = 36,020.46 × 14,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.79x = 532,059,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,059,655.48/26,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.03

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