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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,648.47, 36,775.19 and 14,711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,648.47, 36,775.19 and 14,711.81 is: 20,302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,648.47 : 36,775.19 = 14,711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,648.47/36,775.19 = 14,711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,648.47x = 36,775.19 × 14,711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,648.47x = 541,029,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,029,607.99/26,648.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.46

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