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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,750.41, 36,915.08 and 14,813.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,750.41, 36,915.08 and 14,813.71 is: 20,442.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,750.41 : 36,915.08 = 14,813.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,750.41/36,915.08 = 14,813.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,750.41x = 36,915.08 × 14,813.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,750.41x = 546,849,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,849,215.68/26,750.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.65

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