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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,653.67, 36,781.82 and 14,716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,653.67, 36,781.82 and 14,716.74 is: 20,308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,653.67 : 36,781.82 = 14,716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,653.67/36,781.82 = 14,716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,653.67x = 36,781.82 × 14,716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,653.67x = 541,308,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,308,601.20/26,653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.97

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