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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.39, 36,719.52 and 14,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.39, 36,719.52 and 14,673.02 is: 20,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.39 : 36,719.52 = 14,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.39/36,719.52 = 14,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.39x = 36,719.52 × 14,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.39x = 538,786,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,786,067.75/26,610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.21

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