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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.76, 36,038.04 and 14,936.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.76, 36,038.04 and 14,936.24 is: 20,617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.76 : 36,038.04 = 14,936.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.76/36,038.04 = 14,936.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.76x = 36,038.04 × 14,936.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.76x = 538,272,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,272,814.57/26,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.35

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