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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.62, 36,723.51 and 14,676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.62, 36,723.51 and 14,676.06 is: 20,252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.62 : 36,723.51 = 14,676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.62/36,723.51 = 14,676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.62x = 36,723.51 × 14,676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.62x = 538,956,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,956,436.17/26,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.67

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