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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.04, 36,723.44 and 14,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.04, 36,723.44 and 14,674.80 is: 20,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.04 : 36,723.44 = 14,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.04/36,723.44 = 14,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.04x = 36,723.44 × 14,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.04x = 538,909,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,909,137.31/26,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.34

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