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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,719.92, 36,874.58 and 14,783.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,719.92, 36,874.58 and 14,783.06 is: 20,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,719.92 : 36,874.58 = 14,783.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,719.92/36,874.58 = 14,783.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,719.92x = 36,874.58 × 14,783.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,719.92x = 545,119,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,119,146.89/26,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.23

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