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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.52, 36,783.06 and 14,718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.52, 36,783.06 and 14,718.56 is: 20,310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.52 : 36,783.06 = 14,718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.52/36,783.06 = 14,718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.52x = 36,783.06 × 14,718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.52x = 541,393,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,393,675.59/26,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.75

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