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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.15, 36,720.89 and 14,672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.15, 36,720.89 and 14,672.18 is: 20,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.15 : 36,720.89 = 14,672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.15/36,720.89 = 14,672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.15x = 36,720.89 × 14,672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.15x = 538,775,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,775,507.84/26,609.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.75

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