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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.72, 36,722.25 and 14,674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.72, 36,722.25 and 14,674.38 is: 20,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.72 : 36,722.25 = 14,674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.72/36,722.25 = 14,674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.72x = 36,722.25 × 14,674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.72x = 538,876,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,876,250.96/26,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.34

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