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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.10, 36,920.61 and 14,654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.10, 36,920.61 and 14,654.96 is: 20,223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.10 : 36,920.61 = 14,654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.10/36,920.61 = 14,654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.10x = 36,920.61 × 14,654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.10x = 541,069,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,069,878.12/26,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.06

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