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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,719.73, 36,873.39 and 14,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,719.73, 36,873.39 and 14,783.26 is: 20,400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,719.73 : 36,873.39 = 14,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,719.73/36,873.39 = 14,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,719.73x = 36,873.39 × 14,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,719.73x = 545,108,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,108,911.45/26,719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,400.99

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