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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.08, 36,024.49 and 14,774.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.08, 36,024.49 and 14,774.37 is: 20,388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.08 : 36,024.49 = 14,774.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.08/36,024.49 = 14,774.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.08x = 36,024.49 × 14,774.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.08x = 532,239,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,239,144.32/26,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.34

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