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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.90, 36,781.07 and 14,716.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.90, 36,781.07 and 14,716.13 is: 20,308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.90 : 36,781.07 = 14,716.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.90/36,781.07 = 14,716.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.90x = 36,781.07 × 14,716.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.90x = 541,274,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,274,750.17/26,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.29

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