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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.54, 36,027.57 and 14,776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.54, 36,027.57 and 14,776.04 is: 20,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.54 : 36,027.57 = 14,776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.54/36,027.57 = 14,776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.54x = 36,027.57 × 14,776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.54x = 532,344,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,344,635.28/26,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,391.24

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