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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.96, 36,776.04 and 14,715.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.96, 36,776.04 and 14,715.96 is: 20,305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.96 : 36,776.04 = 14,715.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.96/36,776.04 = 14,715.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.96x = 36,776.04 × 14,715.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.96x = 541,194,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,194,733.60/26,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.24

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