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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.68, 36,721.95 and 14,674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.68, 36,721.95 and 14,674.02 is: 20,249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.68 : 36,721.95 = 14,674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.68/36,721.95 = 14,674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.68x = 36,721.95 × 14,674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.68x = 538,858,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,858,445.13/26,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.71

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