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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.17, 36,024.35 and 14,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.17, 36,024.35 and 14,775.08 is: 20,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.17 : 36,024.35 = 14,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.17/36,024.35 = 14,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.17x = 36,024.35 × 14,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.17x = 532,262,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,262,399.20/26,106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.38

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