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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,684.43, 36,823.98 and 14,748.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,684.43, 36,823.98 and 14,748.27 is: 20,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,684.43 : 36,823.98 = 14,748.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,684.43/36,823.98 = 14,748.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,684.43x = 36,823.98 × 14,748.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,684.43x = 543,089,999.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,089,999.51/26,684.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.32

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