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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.55, 36,781.09 and 14,716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.55, 36,781.09 and 14,716.64 is: 20,309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.55 : 36,781.09 = 14,716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.55/36,781.09 = 14,716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.55x = 36,781.09 × 14,716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.55x = 541,293,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,293,839.64/26,652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.27

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