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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.58, 36,722.85 and 14,674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.58, 36,722.85 and 14,674.35 is: 20,250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.58 : 36,722.85 = 14,674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.58/36,722.85 = 14,674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.58x = 36,722.85 × 14,674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.58x = 538,883,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,883,953.90/26,610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.74

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