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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610, 36,721.71 and 14,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610, 36,721.71 and 14,673.52 is: 20,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610 : 36,721.71 = 14,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610/36,721.71 = 14,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610x = 36,721.71 × 14,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610x = 538,836,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,836,746.12/26,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.41

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