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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.33, 36,780.27 and 14,715.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.33, 36,780.27 and 14,715.69 is: 20,307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.33 : 36,780.27 = 14,715.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.33/36,780.27 = 14,715.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.33x = 36,780.27 × 14,715.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.33x = 541,247,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,247,051.44/26,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.68

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