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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.70, 36,723.69 and 14,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.70, 36,723.69 and 14,676.18 is: 20,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.70 : 36,723.69 = 14,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.70/36,723.69 = 14,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.70x = 36,723.69 × 14,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.70x = 538,963,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,963,484.70/26,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.88

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