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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.79, 36,922.50 and 14,819.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.79, 36,922.50 and 14,819.09 is: 20,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.79 : 36,922.50 = 14,819.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.79/36,922.50 = 14,819.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.79x = 36,922.50 × 14,819.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.79x = 547,157,665.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,157,665.91/26,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,450.07

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