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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.15, 36,883.53 and 14,627.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.15, 36,883.53 and 14,627.91 is: 20,186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.15 : 36,883.53 = 14,627.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.15/36,883.53 = 14,627.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.15x = 36,883.53 × 14,627.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.15x = 539,528,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,528,957.32/26,727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.55

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