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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.63, 36,884.14 and 14,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.63, 36,884.14 and 14,791.02 is: 20,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.63 : 36,884.14 = 14,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.63/36,884.14 = 14,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.63x = 36,884.14 × 14,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.63x = 545,554,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,554,052.42/26,727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.61

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