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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.59, 36,026.55 and 14,775.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.59, 36,026.55 and 14,775.89 is: 20,390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.59 : 36,026.55 = 14,775.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.59/36,026.55 = 14,775.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.59x = 36,026.55 × 14,775.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.59x = 532,324,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,324,159.75/26,106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.42

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