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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.73, 36,711.50 and 14,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.73, 36,711.50 and 14,503.20 is: 20,014.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.73 : 36,711.50 = 14,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.73/36,711.50 = 14,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.73x = 36,711.50 × 14,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.73x = 532,434,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,434,154.28/26,602.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.27

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