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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.87, 36,785.10 and 14,719.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.87, 36,785.10 and 14,719.23 is: 20,312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.87 : 36,785.10 = 14,719.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.87/36,785.10 = 14,719.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.87x = 36,785.10 × 14,719.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.87x = 541,448,347.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,448,347.47/26,655.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.54

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