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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.32, 36,911.60 and 14,811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.32, 36,911.60 and 14,811.76 is: 20,440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.32 : 36,911.60 = 14,811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.32/36,911.60 = 14,811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.32x = 36,911.60 × 14,811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.32x = 546,725,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,725,760.42/26,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,440.39

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