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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.86, 36,938.43 and 14,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.86, 36,938.43 and 14,668.30 is: 20,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.86 : 36,938.43 = 14,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.86/36,938.43 = 14,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.86x = 36,938.43 × 14,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.86x = 541,823,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,823,972.77/26,767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.59

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