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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.69, 36,863.78 and 14,776.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.69, 36,863.78 and 14,776.27 is: 20,390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.69 : 36,863.78 = 14,776.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.69/36,863.78 = 14,776.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.69x = 36,863.78 × 14,776.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.69x = 544,709,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,709,000.46/26,713.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.63

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