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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.80, 36,034.59 and 14,780.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.80, 36,034.59 and 14,780.31 is: 20,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.80 : 36,034.59 = 14,780.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.80/36,034.59 = 14,780.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.80x = 36,034.59 × 14,780.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.80x = 532,602,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,602,410.92/26,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.00

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