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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,656.52, 36,784.44 and 14,719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,656.52, 36,784.44 and 14,719.56 is: 20,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,656.52 : 36,784.44 = 14,719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,656.52/36,784.44 = 14,719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,656.52x = 36,784.44 × 14,719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,656.52x = 541,450,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,450,771.65/26,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.13

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