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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.10, 36,783.88 and 14,718.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.10, 36,783.88 and 14,718.34 is: 20,311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.10 : 36,783.88 = 14,718.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.10/36,783.88 = 14,718.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.10x = 36,783.88 × 14,718.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.10x = 541,397,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,397,652.36/26,655.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.22

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