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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.04, 36,016.38 and 14,773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.04, 36,016.38 and 14,773.41 is: 20,382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.04 : 36,016.38 = 14,773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.04/36,016.38 = 14,773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.04x = 36,016.38 × 14,773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.04x = 532,084,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,084,748.46/26,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.45

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