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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.52, 36,848.72 and 14,765.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.52, 36,848.72 and 14,765.09 is: 20,376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.52 : 36,848.72 = 14,765.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.52/36,848.72 = 14,765.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.52x = 36,848.72 × 14,765.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.52x = 544,074,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,074,519.85/26,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.17

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