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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.46, 36,783.64 and 14,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.46, 36,783.64 and 14,718.08 is: 20,310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.46 : 36,783.64 = 14,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.46/36,783.64 = 14,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.46x = 36,783.64 × 14,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.46x = 541,384,556.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,384,556.21/26,655.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.46

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