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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.80, 36,027.76 and 14,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.80, 36,027.76 and 14,775.28 is: 20,390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.80 : 36,027.76 = 14,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.80/36,027.76 = 14,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.80x = 36,027.76 × 14,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.80x = 532,320,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,320,241.77/26,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.88

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