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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.62, 36,721.08 and 14,672.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.62, 36,721.08 and 14,672.63 is: 20,246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.62 : 36,721.08 = 14,672.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.62/36,721.08 = 14,672.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.62x = 36,721.08 × 14,672.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.62x = 538,794,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,794,636.44/26,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.59

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