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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,657.54, 36,787.98 and 14,721.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,657.54, 36,787.98 and 14,721.64 is: 20,316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,657.54 : 36,787.98 = 14,721.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,657.54/36,787.98 = 14,721.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,657.54x = 36,787.98 × 14,721.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,657.54x = 541,579,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,579,397.89/26,657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.18

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