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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,654.72, 36,782.54 and 14,717.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,654.72, 36,782.54 and 14,717.81 is: 20,310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,654.72 : 36,782.54 = 14,717.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,654.72/36,782.54 = 14,717.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,654.72x = 36,782.54 × 14,717.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,654.72x = 541,358,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,358,177.54/26,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.03

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