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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.67, 36,917.81 and 14,652.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.67, 36,917.81 and 14,652.33 is: 20,220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.67 : 36,917.81 = 14,652.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.67/36,917.81 = 14,652.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.67x = 36,917.81 × 14,652.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.67x = 540,931,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,931,778.24/26,751.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.49

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