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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,762.81, 36,934.92 and 14,827.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,762.81, 36,934.92 and 14,827.25 is: 20,462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,762.81 : 36,934.92 = 14,827.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,762.81/36,934.92 = 14,827.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,762.81x = 36,934.92 × 14,827.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,762.81x = 547,643,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,643,384.91/26,762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.85

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