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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.82, 36,721.80 and 14,673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.82, 36,721.80 and 14,673.58 is: 20,249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.82 : 36,721.80 = 14,673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.82/36,721.80 = 14,673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.82x = 36,721.80 × 14,673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.82x = 538,840,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,840,270.04/26,609.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.68

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