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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.47, 36,723.24 and 14,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.47, 36,723.24 and 14,675.31 is: 20,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.47 : 36,723.24 = 14,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.47/36,723.24 = 14,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.47x = 36,723.24 × 14,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.47x = 538,924,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,924,931.20/26,611.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.60

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