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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.38, 36,723.95 and 14,675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.38, 36,723.95 and 14,675.13 is: 20,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.38 : 36,723.95 = 14,675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.38/36,723.95 = 14,675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.38x = 36,723.95 × 14,675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.38x = 538,928,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,928,666.99/26,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.81

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