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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.78, 36,027.33 and 14,928.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.78, 36,027.33 and 14,928.78 is: 20,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.78 : 36,027.33 = 14,928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.78/36,027.33 = 14,928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.78x = 36,027.33 × 14,928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.78x = 537,844,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,844,083.56/26,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.70

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