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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.60, 36,780.42 and 14,715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.60, 36,780.42 and 14,715.84 is: 20,307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.60 : 36,780.42 = 14,715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.60/36,780.42 = 14,715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.60x = 36,780.42 × 14,715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.60x = 541,254,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,254,775.85/26,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.77

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