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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.73, 36,056.73 and 14,799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.73, 36,056.73 and 14,799.56 is: 20,423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.73 : 36,056.73 = 14,799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.73/36,056.73 = 14,799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.73x = 36,056.73 × 14,799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.73x = 533,623,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,623,829.18/26,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,423.66

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