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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.33, 36,722.51 and 14,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.33, 36,722.51 and 14,674.11 is: 20,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.33 : 36,722.51 = 14,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.33/36,722.51 = 14,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.33x = 36,722.51 × 14,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.33x = 538,870,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,870,077.85/26,610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.41

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