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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.98, 36,862.29 and 14,775.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.98, 36,862.29 and 14,775.66 is: 20,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.98 : 36,862.29 = 14,775.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.98/36,862.29 = 14,775.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.98x = 36,862.29 × 14,775.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.98x = 544,664,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,664,663.86/26,713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.75

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