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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.48, 36,722.70 and 14,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.48, 36,722.70 and 14,674.32 is: 20,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.48 : 36,722.70 = 14,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.48/36,722.70 = 14,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.48x = 36,722.70 × 14,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.48x = 538,880,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,880,651.06/26,610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.69

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