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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.67, 36,017.24 and 14,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.67, 36,017.24 and 14,774.04 is: 20,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.67 : 36,017.24 = 14,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.67/36,017.24 = 14,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.67x = 36,017.24 × 14,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.67x = 532,120,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,120,001.30/26,105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.32

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