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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.98, 36,030.69 and 14,779.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.98, 36,030.69 and 14,779.08 is: 20,393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.98 : 36,030.69 = 14,779.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.98/36,030.69 = 14,779.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.98x = 36,030.69 × 14,779.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.98x = 532,500,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,500,449.97/26,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.74

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