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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.11, 36,719.73 and 14,672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.11, 36,719.73 and 14,672.95 is: 20,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.11 : 36,719.73 = 14,672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.11/36,719.73 = 14,672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.11x = 36,719.73 × 14,672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.11x = 538,786,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,786,670.50/26,609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.21

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