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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,716.53, 36,869.46 and 14,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,716.53, 36,869.46 and 14,780.10 is: 20,396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,716.53 : 36,869.46 = 14,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,716.53/36,869.46 = 14,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,716.53x = 36,869.46 × 14,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,716.53x = 544,934,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,934,305.75/26,716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.90

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