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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.58, 36,724.23 and 14,675.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.58, 36,724.23 and 14,675.35 is: 20,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.58 : 36,724.23 = 14,675.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.58/36,724.23 = 14,675.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.58x = 36,724.23 × 14,675.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.58x = 538,940,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,940,928.73/26,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.12

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