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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.77, 36,722.36 and 14,674.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.77, 36,722.36 and 14,674.85 is: 20,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.77 : 36,722.36 = 14,674.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.77/36,722.36 = 14,674.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.77x = 36,722.36 × 14,674.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.77x = 538,894,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,894,977.72/26,611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.25

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