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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.93, 36,722.30 and 14,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.93, 36,722.30 and 14,674.27 is: 20,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.93 : 36,722.30 = 14,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.93/36,722.30 = 14,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.93x = 36,722.30 × 14,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.93x = 538,872,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,872,688.24/26,610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.05

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