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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.94, 36,869.64 and 14,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.94, 36,869.64 and 14,780.52 is: 20,396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.94 : 36,869.64 = 14,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.94/36,869.64 = 14,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.94x = 36,869.64 × 14,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.94x = 544,952,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,952,451.41/26,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.50

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