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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.41, 36,813.80 and 14,738.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.41, 36,813.80 and 14,738.75 is: 20,340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.41 : 36,813.80 = 14,738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.41/36,813.80 = 14,738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.41x = 36,813.80 × 14,738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.41x = 542,589,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,589,394.75/26,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.43

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