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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,752.68, 36,918.99 and 14,816.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,752.68, 36,918.99 and 14,816.25 is: 20,446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,752.68 : 36,918.99 = 14,816.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,752.68/36,918.99 = 14,816.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,752.68x = 36,918.99 × 14,816.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,752.68x = 547,000,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,000,985.59/26,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,446.59

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