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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.74, 36,780.52 and 14,715.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.74, 36,780.52 and 14,715.82 is: 20,307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.74 : 36,780.52 = 14,715.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.74/36,780.52 = 14,715.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.74x = 36,780.52 × 14,715.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.74x = 541,255,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,255,383.09/26,652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.69

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