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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.40, 36,722.64 and 14,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.40, 36,722.64 and 14,674.20 is: 20,250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.40 : 36,722.64 = 14,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.40/36,722.64 = 14,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.40x = 36,722.64 × 14,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.40x = 538,875,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,875,363.89/26,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.55

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