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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.30, 36,720.61 and 14,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.30, 36,720.61 and 14,673.14 is: 20,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.30 : 36,720.61 = 14,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.30/36,720.61 = 14,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.30x = 36,720.61 × 14,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.30x = 538,806,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,806,651.42/26,609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.81

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