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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.72, 36,960.52 and 14,684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.72, 36,960.52 and 14,684.34 is: 20,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.72 : 36,960.52 = 14,684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.72/36,960.52 = 14,684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.72x = 36,960.52 × 14,684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.72x = 542,740,842.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,740,842.26/26,782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.59

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