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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.54, 36,785.22 and 14,719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.54, 36,785.22 and 14,719.64 is: 20,313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.54 : 36,785.22 = 14,719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.54/36,785.22 = 14,719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.54x = 36,785.22 × 14,719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.54x = 541,465,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,465,011.79/26,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.41

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