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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.10, 36,722.82 and 14,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.10, 36,722.82 and 14,675.56 is: 20,252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.10 : 36,722.82 = 14,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.10/36,722.82 = 14,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.10x = 36,722.82 × 14,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.10x = 538,927,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,927,948.28/26,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.00

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