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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,712.86, 36,861.27 and 14,775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,712.86, 36,861.27 and 14,775.94 is: 20,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,712.86 : 36,861.27 = 14,775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,712.86/36,861.27 = 14,775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,712.86x = 36,861.27 × 14,775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,712.86x = 544,659,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,659,913.84/26,712.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.43

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