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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.76, 36,865.64 and 14,777.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.76, 36,865.64 and 14,777.32 is: 20,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.76 : 36,865.64 = 14,777.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.76/36,865.64 = 14,777.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.76x = 36,865.64 × 14,777.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.76x = 544,775,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,775,359.28/26,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.06

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