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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.53, 36,722.77 and 14,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.53, 36,722.77 and 14,673.56 is: 20,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.53 : 36,722.77 = 14,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.53/36,722.77 = 14,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.53x = 36,722.77 × 14,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.53x = 538,853,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,853,548.66/26,610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.64

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