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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.60, 36,784.89 and 14,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.60, 36,784.89 and 14,719.44 is: 20,312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.60 : 36,784.89 = 14,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.60/36,784.89 = 14,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.60x = 36,784.89 × 14,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.60x = 541,452,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,452,907.66/26,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.91

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