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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.39, 36,927.96 and 14,823.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.39, 36,927.96 and 14,823.50 is: 20,456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.39 : 36,927.96 = 14,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.39/36,927.96 = 14,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.39x = 36,927.96 × 14,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.39x = 547,401,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,401,707.38/26,759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.43

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