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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.64, 36,718.49 and 14,672.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.64, 36,718.49 and 14,672.27 is: 20,246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.64 : 36,718.49 = 14,672.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.64/36,718.49 = 14,672.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.64x = 36,718.49 × 14,672.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.64x = 538,743,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,743,599.27/26,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.18

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