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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.19, 36,858.18 and 14,772.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.19, 36,858.18 and 14,772.87 is: 20,384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.19 : 36,858.18 = 14,772.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.19/36,858.18 = 14,772.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.19x = 36,858.18 × 14,772.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.19x = 544,501,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,501,101.58/26,711.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.76

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