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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.29, 36,723.84 and 14,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.29, 36,723.84 and 14,674.32 is: 20,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.29 : 36,723.84 = 14,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.29/36,723.84 = 14,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.29x = 36,723.84 × 14,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.29x = 538,897,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,897,379.79/26,611.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.70

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