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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.68, 36,027.44 and 14,776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.68, 36,027.44 and 14,776.20 is: 20,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.68 : 36,027.44 = 14,776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.68/36,027.44 = 14,776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.68x = 36,027.44 × 14,776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.68x = 532,348,658.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,348,658.93/26,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,391.28

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