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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.68, 36,922.72 and 14,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.68, 36,922.72 and 14,819.76 is: 20,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.68 : 36,922.72 = 14,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.68/36,922.72 = 14,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.68x = 36,922.72 × 14,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.68x = 547,185,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,185,848.95/26,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.20

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