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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.19, 36,026.44 and 14,775.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.19, 36,026.44 and 14,775.37 is: 20,389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.19 : 36,026.44 = 14,775.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.19/36,026.44 = 14,775.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.19x = 36,026.44 × 14,775.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.19x = 532,303,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,303,980.78/26,106.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.95

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