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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.62, 36,721.53 and 14,673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.62, 36,721.53 and 14,673.39 is: 20,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.62 : 36,721.53 = 14,673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.62/36,721.53 = 14,673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.62x = 36,721.53 × 14,673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.62x = 538,829,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,829,331.09/26,609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.42

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