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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.22, 36,026.57 and 14,775.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.22, 36,026.57 and 14,775.53 is: 20,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.22 : 36,026.57 = 14,775.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.22/36,026.57 = 14,775.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.22x = 36,026.57 × 14,775.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.22x = 532,311,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,311,522.64/26,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.22

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