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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.62, 36,722.13 and 14,675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.62, 36,722.13 and 14,675.06 is: 20,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.62 : 36,722.13 = 14,675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.62/36,722.13 = 14,675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.62x = 36,722.13 × 14,675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.62x = 538,899,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,899,277.47/26,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.29

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