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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.76, 36,913.08 and 14,811.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.76, 36,913.08 and 14,811.11 is: 20,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.76 : 36,913.08 = 14,811.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.76/36,913.08 = 14,811.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.76x = 36,913.08 × 14,811.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.76x = 546,723,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,723,429.70/26,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.97

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