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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,725.65, 36,878.73 and 14,787.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,725.65, 36,878.73 and 14,787.33 is: 20,405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,725.65 : 36,878.73 = 14,787.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,725.65/36,878.73 = 14,787.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,725.65x = 36,878.73 × 14,787.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,725.65x = 545,337,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,337,950.49/26,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,405.04

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