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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.17, 36,722.33 and 14,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.17, 36,722.33 and 14,673.94 is: 20,250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.17 : 36,722.33 = 14,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.17/36,722.33 = 14,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.17x = 36,722.33 × 14,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.17x = 538,861,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,861,010.10/26,610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.19

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