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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,754.57, 36,921.62 and 14,818.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,754.57, 36,921.62 and 14,818.11 is: 20,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,754.57 : 36,921.62 = 14,818.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,754.57/36,921.62 = 14,818.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,754.57x = 36,921.62 × 14,818.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,754.57x = 547,108,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,108,552.45/26,754.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,449.16

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