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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.88, 36,017.54 and 14,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.88, 36,017.54 and 14,774.25 is: 20,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.88 : 36,017.54 = 14,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.88/36,017.54 = 14,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.88x = 36,017.54 × 14,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.88x = 532,132,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,132,340.05/26,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.62

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