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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.43, 36,917.27 and 14,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.43, 36,917.27 and 14,815 is: 20,444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.43 : 36,917.27 = 14,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.43/36,917.27 = 14,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.43x = 36,917.27 × 14,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.43x = 546,929,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,929,355.05/26,751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.86

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