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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.76, 36,027.36 and 14,928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.76, 36,027.36 and 14,928.76 is: 20,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.76 : 36,027.36 = 14,928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.76/36,027.36 = 14,928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.76x = 36,027.36 × 14,928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.76x = 537,843,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,843,810.87/26,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.71

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