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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,654.91, 36,783.53 and 14,718.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,654.91, 36,783.53 and 14,718.37 is: 20,311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,654.91 : 36,783.53 = 14,718.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,654.91/36,783.53 = 14,718.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,654.91x = 36,783.53 × 14,718.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,654.91x = 541,393,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,393,604.45/26,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.21

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