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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,752.88, 36,917.74 and 14,815.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,752.88, 36,917.74 and 14,815.28 is: 20,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,752.88 : 36,917.74 = 14,815.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,752.88/36,917.74 = 14,815.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,752.88x = 36,917.74 × 14,815.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,752.88x = 546,946,655.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,946,655.07/26,752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.40

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