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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,754.65, 36,921.10 and 14,817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,754.65, 36,921.10 and 14,817.68 is: 20,448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,754.65 : 36,921.10 = 14,817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,754.65/36,921.10 = 14,817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,754.65x = 36,921.10 × 14,817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,754.65x = 547,085,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,085,045.05/26,754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,448.22

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