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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.17, 36,026.13 and 14,777.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.17, 36,026.13 and 14,777.82 is: 20,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.17 : 36,026.13 = 14,777.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.17/36,026.13 = 14,777.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.17x = 36,026.13 × 14,777.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.17x = 532,387,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,387,410.42/26,106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.16

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