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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.83, 36,721.85 and 14,672.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.83, 36,721.85 and 14,672.15 is: 20,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.83 : 36,721.85 = 14,672.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.83/36,721.85 = 14,672.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.83x = 36,721.85 × 14,672.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.83x = 538,788,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,788,491.48/26,608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.48

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