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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.87, 36,938.43 and 14,668.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.87, 36,938.43 and 14,668.29 is: 20,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.87 : 36,938.43 = 14,668.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.87/36,938.43 = 14,668.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.87x = 36,938.43 × 14,668.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.87x = 541,823,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,823,603.38/26,767.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.57

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