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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.72, 36,725.82 and 14,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.72, 36,725.82 and 14,675.04 is: 20,252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.72 : 36,725.82 = 14,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.72/36,725.82 = 14,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.72x = 36,725.82 × 14,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.72x = 538,952,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,952,877.53/26,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.46

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