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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,724.98, 36,879.94 and 14,788.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,724.98, 36,879.94 and 14,788.31 is: 20,407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,724.98 : 36,879.94 = 14,788.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,724.98/36,879.94 = 14,788.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,724.98x = 36,879.94 × 14,788.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,724.98x = 545,391,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,391,985.50/26,724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.57

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