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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,716.94, 36,868.81 and 14,779.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,716.94, 36,868.81 and 14,779.94 is: 20,396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,716.94 : 36,868.81 = 14,779.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,716.94/36,868.81 = 14,779.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,716.94x = 36,868.81 × 14,779.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,716.94x = 544,918,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,918,799.67/26,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.00

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