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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.46, 36,725.48 and 14,674.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.46, 36,725.48 and 14,674.79 is: 20,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.46 : 36,725.48 = 14,674.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.46/36,725.48 = 14,674.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.46x = 36,725.48 × 14,674.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.46x = 538,938,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,938,449.65/26,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.12

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