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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.19, 36,031.08 and 14,777.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.19, 36,031.08 and 14,777.65 is: 20,394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.19 : 36,031.08 = 14,777.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.19/36,031.08 = 14,777.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.19x = 36,031.08 × 14,777.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.19x = 532,454,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,454,587.14/26,108.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.16

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