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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,653.79, 36,780.44 and 14,717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,653.79, 36,780.44 and 14,717.03 is: 20,308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,653.79 : 36,780.44 = 14,717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,653.79/36,780.44 = 14,717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,653.79x = 36,780.44 × 14,717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,653.79x = 541,298,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,298,581.41/26,653.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.50

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