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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,102.79, 36,023.61 and 14,772.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,102.79, 36,023.61 and 14,772.27 is: 20,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,102.79 : 36,023.61 = 14,772.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,102.79/36,023.61 = 14,772.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,102.79x = 36,023.61 × 14,772.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,102.79x = 532,150,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,150,493.29/26,102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,386.73

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