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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,104.80, 36,026.38 and 14,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,104.80, 36,026.38 and 14,774.28 is: 20,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,104.80 : 36,026.38 = 14,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,104.80/36,026.38 = 14,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,104.80x = 36,026.38 × 14,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,104.80x = 532,263,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,263,825.51/26,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.50

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