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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.31, 36,855.36 and 14,771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.31, 36,855.36 and 14,771.15 is: 20,383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.31 : 36,855.36 = 14,771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.31/36,855.36 = 14,771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.31x = 36,855.36 × 14,771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.31x = 544,395,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,395,866.59/26,707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.78

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