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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.49, 36,780.18 and 14,715.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.49, 36,780.18 and 14,715.57 is: 20,307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.49 : 36,780.18 = 14,715.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.49/36,780.18 = 14,715.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.49x = 36,780.18 × 14,715.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.49x = 541,241,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,241,239.82/26,652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.35

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