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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.96, 36,029.52 and 14,778.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.96, 36,029.52 and 14,778.87 is: 20,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.96 : 36,029.52 = 14,778.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.96/36,029.52 = 14,778.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.96x = 36,029.52 × 14,778.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.96x = 532,475,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,475,592.24/26,109.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.58

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