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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.46, 36,723.34 and 14,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.46, 36,723.34 and 14,675.88 is: 20,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.46 : 36,723.34 = 14,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.46/36,723.34 = 14,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.46x = 36,723.34 × 14,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.46x = 538,947,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,947,331.04/26,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.45

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