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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.17, 36,723.71 and 14,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.17, 36,723.71 and 14,674.94 is: 20,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.17 : 36,723.71 = 14,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.17/36,723.71 = 14,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.17x = 36,723.71 × 14,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.17x = 538,918,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,918,240.83/26,611.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.58

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