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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,756.89, 36,924.10 and 14,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,756.89, 36,924.10 and 14,657.28 is: 20,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,756.89 : 36,924.10 = 14,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,756.89/36,924.10 = 14,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,756.89x = 36,924.10 × 14,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,756.89x = 541,206,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,206,872.45/26,756.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.82

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