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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107, 36,027.70 and 14,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107, 36,027.70 and 14,929.24 is: 20,602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107 : 36,027.70 = 14,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107/36,027.70 = 14,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107x = 36,027.70 × 14,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107x = 537,866,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,866,179.95/26,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.37

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