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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,754.35, 36,919.57 and 14,654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,754.35, 36,919.57 and 14,654.20 is: 20,222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,754.35 : 36,919.57 = 14,654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,754.35/36,919.57 = 14,654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,754.35x = 36,919.57 × 14,654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,754.35x = 541,026,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,026,981.82/26,754.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.02

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