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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,768.61, 36,940.86 and 14,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,768.61, 36,940.86 and 14,832.72 is: 20,469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,768.61 : 36,940.86 = 14,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,768.61/36,940.86 = 14,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,768.61x = 36,940.86 × 14,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,768.61x = 547,933,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,933,432.94/26,768.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.25

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