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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.51, 36,780.55 and 14,715.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.51, 36,780.55 and 14,715.74 is: 20,307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.51 : 36,780.55 = 14,715.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.51/36,780.55 = 14,715.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.51x = 36,780.55 × 14,715.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.51x = 541,253,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,253,066.02/26,652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.77

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