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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,750.91, 36,915.77 and 14,814.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,750.91, 36,915.77 and 14,814.21 is: 20,443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,750.91 : 36,915.77 = 14,814.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,750.91/36,915.77 = 14,814.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,750.91x = 36,915.77 × 14,814.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,750.91x = 546,877,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,877,895.02/26,750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.34

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