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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.79, 36,722.67 and 14,674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.79, 36,722.67 and 14,674.63 is: 20,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.79 : 36,722.67 = 14,674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.79/36,722.67 = 14,674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.79x = 36,722.67 × 14,674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.79x = 538,891,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,891,594.86/26,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.87

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