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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.74, 36,026.90 and 14,778.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.74, 36,026.90 and 14,778.38 is: 20,393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.74 : 36,026.90 = 14,778.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.74/36,026.90 = 14,778.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.74x = 36,026.90 × 14,778.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.74x = 532,419,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,419,218.42/26,106.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.94

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