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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.62, 36,031.67 and 14,778.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.62, 36,031.67 and 14,778.07 is: 20,394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.62 : 36,031.67 = 14,778.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.62/36,031.67 = 14,778.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.62x = 36,031.67 × 14,778.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.62x = 532,478,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,478,541.48/26,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.74

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