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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,712.42, 36,862.80 and 14,775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,712.42, 36,862.80 and 14,775.54 is: 20,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,712.42 : 36,862.80 = 14,775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,712.42/36,862.80 = 14,775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,712.42x = 36,862.80 × 14,775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,712.42x = 544,667,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,667,775.91/26,712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.06

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