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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,700.54, 36,843.51 and 14,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,700.54, 36,843.51 and 14,762.25 is: 20,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,700.54 : 36,843.51 = 14,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,700.54/36,843.51 = 14,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,700.54x = 36,843.51 × 14,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,700.54x = 543,893,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,893,105.50/26,700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,370.12

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