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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,654.62, 36,783.38 and 14,717.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,654.62, 36,783.38 and 14,717.98 is: 20,310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,654.62 : 36,783.38 = 14,717.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,654.62/36,783.38 = 14,717.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,654.62x = 36,783.38 × 14,717.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,654.62x = 541,376,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,376,977.58/26,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.81

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