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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.08, 36,862.54 and 14,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.08, 36,862.54 and 14,775.64 is: 20,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.08 : 36,862.54 = 14,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.08/36,862.54 = 14,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.08x = 36,862.54 × 14,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.08x = 544,667,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,667,620.53/26,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.55

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