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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.59, 36,722.57 and 14,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.59, 36,722.57 and 14,673.96 is: 20,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.59 : 36,722.57 = 14,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.59/36,722.57 = 14,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.59x = 36,722.57 × 14,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.59x = 538,865,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,865,449.91/26,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.04

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