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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.16, 36,882.57 and 14,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.16, 36,882.57 and 14,791 is: 20,411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.16 : 36,882.57 = 14,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.16/36,882.57 = 14,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.16x = 36,882.57 × 14,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.16x = 545,530,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,530,092.87/26,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.08

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