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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.47, 36,723.11 and 14,674.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.47, 36,723.11 and 14,674.59 is: 20,250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.47 : 36,723.11 = 14,674.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.47/36,723.11 = 14,674.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.47x = 36,723.11 × 14,674.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.47x = 538,896,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,896,509.40/26,611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.54

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