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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.71, 36,723.45 and 14,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.71, 36,723.45 and 14,674.84 is: 20,250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.71 : 36,723.45 = 14,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.71/36,723.45 = 14,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.71x = 36,723.45 × 14,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.71x = 538,910,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,910,753.00/26,611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.89

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