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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.96, 36,030.90 and 14,779.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.96, 36,030.90 and 14,779.87 is: 20,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.96 : 36,030.90 = 14,779.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.96/36,030.90 = 14,779.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.96x = 36,030.90 × 14,779.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.96x = 532,532,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,532,017.98/26,110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.96

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