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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.71, 36,923.50 and 14,657.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.71, 36,923.50 and 14,657.35 is: 20,227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.71 : 36,923.50 = 14,657.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.71/36,923.50 = 14,657.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.71x = 36,923.50 × 14,657.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.71x = 541,200,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,200,626.08/26,755.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.48

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