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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.18, 36,722.64 and 14,674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.18, 36,722.64 and 14,674.51 is: 20,250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.18 : 36,722.64 = 14,674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.18/36,722.64 = 14,674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.18x = 36,722.64 × 14,674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.18x = 538,886,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,886,747.91/26,611.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.39

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