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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.62, 36,030.29 and 14,777.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.62, 36,030.29 and 14,777.07 is: 20,393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.62 : 36,030.29 = 14,777.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.62/36,030.29 = 14,777.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.62x = 36,030.29 × 14,777.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.62x = 532,422,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,422,043.56/26,107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.36

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