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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.33, 36,725.30 and 14,674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.33, 36,725.30 and 14,674.66 is: 20,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.33 : 36,725.30 = 14,674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.33/36,725.30 = 14,674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.33x = 36,725.30 × 14,674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.33x = 538,931,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,931,290.90/26,611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.95

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