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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.22, 36,722.94 and 14,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.22, 36,722.94 and 14,674.88 is: 20,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.22 : 36,722.94 = 14,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.22/36,722.94 = 14,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.22x = 36,722.94 × 14,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.22x = 538,904,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,904,737.75/26,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.03

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