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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.62, 36,033.05 and 14,779.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.62, 36,033.05 and 14,779.07 is: 20,396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.62 : 36,033.05 = 14,779.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.62/36,033.05 = 14,779.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.62x = 36,033.05 × 14,779.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.62x = 532,534,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,534,968.26/26,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.12

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