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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.89, 36,782.43 and 14,716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.89, 36,782.43 and 14,716.19 is: 20,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.89 : 36,782.43 = 14,716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.89/36,782.43 = 14,716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.89x = 36,782.43 × 14,716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.89x = 541,297,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,297,228.54/26,652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.14

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