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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,687.52, 36,828.21 and 14,750.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,687.52, 36,828.21 and 14,750.59 is: 20,355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,687.52 : 36,828.21 = 14,750.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,687.52/36,828.21 = 14,750.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,687.52x = 36,828.21 × 14,750.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,687.52x = 543,237,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,237,826.14/26,687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,355.50

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