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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.68, 36,722.43 and 14,675.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.68, 36,722.43 and 14,675.11 is: 20,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.68 : 36,722.43 = 14,675.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.68/36,722.43 = 14,675.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.68x = 36,722.43 × 14,675.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.68x = 538,905,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,905,699.72/26,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.72

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