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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.73, 36,810.72 and 14,738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.73, 36,810.72 and 14,738.96 is: 20,338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.73 : 36,810.72 = 14,738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.73/36,810.72 = 14,738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.73x = 36,810.72 × 14,738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.73x = 542,551,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,551,821.68/26,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.78

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