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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,763, 36,932.11 and 14,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,763, 36,932.11 and 14,826.07 is: 20,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,763 : 36,932.11 = 14,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,763/36,932.11 = 14,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,763x = 36,932.11 × 14,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,763x = 547,558,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,558,048.11/26,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.52

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