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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.76, 36,381.42 and 14,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.76, 36,381.42 and 14,878.02 is: 20,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.76 : 36,381.42 = 14,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.76/36,381.42 = 14,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.76x = 36,381.42 × 14,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.76x = 541,283,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,283,494.39/26,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.68

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