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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,720.25, 36,873.63 and 14,783.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,720.25, 36,873.63 and 14,783.49 is: 20,401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,720.25 : 36,873.63 = 14,783.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,720.25/36,873.63 = 14,783.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,720.25x = 36,873.63 × 14,783.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,720.25x = 545,120,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,120,940.37/26,720.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.04

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