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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,102.67, 36,019.51 and 14,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,102.67, 36,019.51 and 14,771.58 is: 20,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,102.67 : 36,019.51 = 14,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,102.67/36,019.51 = 14,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,102.67x = 36,019.51 × 14,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,102.67x = 532,065,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,065,073.53/26,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.55

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