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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.50, 36,722.74 and 14,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.50, 36,722.74 and 14,674.24 is: 20,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.50 : 36,722.74 = 14,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.50/36,722.74 = 14,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.50x = 36,722.74 × 14,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.50x = 538,878,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,878,300.22/26,610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.59

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