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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,609.90, 36,721.41 and 14,673.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,609.90, 36,721.41 and 14,673.33 is: 20,249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,609.90 : 36,721.41 = 14,673.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,609.90/36,721.41 = 14,673.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,609.90x = 36,721.41 × 14,673.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,609.90x = 538,825,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,825,367.00/26,609.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.06

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