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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.28, 36,029.82 and 14,776.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.28, 36,029.82 and 14,776.78 is: 20,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.28 : 36,029.82 = 14,776.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.28/36,029.82 = 14,776.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.28x = 36,029.82 × 14,776.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.28x = 532,404,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,404,723.58/26,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.96

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