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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,686.67, 36,827.65 and 14,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,686.67, 36,827.65 and 14,750 is: 20,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,686.67 : 36,827.65 = 14,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,686.67/36,827.65 = 14,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,686.67x = 36,827.65 × 14,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,686.67x = 543,207,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,207,837.50/26,686.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,355.03

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