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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.76, 36,927 and 14,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.76, 36,927 and 14,822.88 is: 20,454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.76 : 36,927 = 14,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.76/36,927 = 14,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.76x = 36,927 × 14,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.76x = 547,364,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,364,489.76/26,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.76

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