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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.53, 36,724.15 and 14,674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.53, 36,724.15 and 14,674.56 is: 20,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.53 : 36,724.15 = 14,674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.53/36,724.15 = 14,674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.53x = 36,724.15 × 14,674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.53x = 538,910,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,910,742.62/26,611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.02

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