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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,653.74, 36,781.90 and 14,716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,653.74, 36,781.90 and 14,716.81 is: 20,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,653.74 : 36,781.90 = 14,716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,653.74/36,781.90 = 14,716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,653.74x = 36,781.90 × 14,716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,653.74x = 541,312,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,312,233.74/26,653.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.05

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