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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.81, 36,919.98 and 14,816.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.81, 36,919.98 and 14,816.14 is: 20,444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.81 : 36,919.98 = 14,816.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.81/36,919.98 = 14,816.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.81x = 36,919.98 × 14,816.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.81x = 547,011,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,011,592.48/26,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.59

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