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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,758.06, 36,926.94 and 14,822.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,758.06, 36,926.94 and 14,822.51 is: 20,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,758.06 : 36,926.94 = 14,822.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,758.06/36,926.94 = 14,822.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,758.06x = 36,926.94 × 14,822.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,758.06x = 547,349,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,349,932.71/26,758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.51

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