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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.40, 36,724.02 and 14,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.40, 36,724.02 and 14,675.20 is: 20,251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.40 : 36,724.02 = 14,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.40/36,724.02 = 14,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.40x = 36,724.02 × 14,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.40x = 538,932,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,932,338.30/26,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.93

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