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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.31, 36,027.59 and 14,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.31, 36,027.59 and 14,778.96 is: 20,394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.31 : 36,027.59 = 14,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.31/36,027.59 = 14,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.31x = 36,027.59 × 14,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.31x = 532,450,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,450,102.51/26,107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.67

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