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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.39, 36,720.90 and 14,674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.39, 36,720.90 and 14,674.02 is: 20,248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.39 : 36,720.90 = 14,674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.39/36,720.90 = 14,674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.39x = 36,720.90 × 14,674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.39x = 538,843,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,843,221.02/26,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.59

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