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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.42, 36,722.62 and 14,674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.42, 36,722.62 and 14,674.18 is: 20,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.42 : 36,722.62 = 14,674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.42/36,722.62 = 14,674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.42x = 36,722.62 × 14,674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.42x = 538,874,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,874,335.95/26,610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.50

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