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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.72, 36,724.44 and 14,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.72, 36,724.44 and 14,674.04 is: 20,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.72 : 36,724.44 = 14,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.72/36,724.44 = 14,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.72x = 36,724.44 × 14,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.72x = 538,895,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,895,901.54/26,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.08

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