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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.78, 36,714.86 and 14,667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.78, 36,714.86 and 14,667.81 is: 20,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.78 : 36,714.86 = 14,667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.78/36,714.86 = 14,667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.78x = 36,714.86 × 14,667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.78x = 538,526,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,526,333.74/26,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.72

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