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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.44, 36,723.12 and 14,674.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.44, 36,723.12 and 14,674.62 is: 20,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.44 : 36,723.12 = 14,674.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.44/36,723.12 = 14,674.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.44x = 36,723.12 × 14,674.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.44x = 538,897,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,897,831.21/26,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.61

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