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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.30, 36,722.81 and 14,674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.30, 36,722.81 and 14,674.64 is: 20,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.30 : 36,722.81 = 14,674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.30/36,722.81 = 14,674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.30x = 36,722.81 × 14,674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.30x = 538,893,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,893,869.61/26,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.56

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