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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.46, 36,724.07 and 14,675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.46, 36,724.07 and 14,675.22 is: 20,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.46 : 36,724.07 = 14,675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.46/36,724.07 = 14,675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.46x = 36,724.07 × 14,675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.46x = 538,933,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,933,733.17/26,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.95

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