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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.86, 36,723.52 and 14,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.86, 36,723.52 and 14,675.70 is: 20,252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.86 : 36,723.52 = 14,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.86/36,723.52 = 14,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.86x = 36,723.52 × 14,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.86x = 538,943,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,943,362.46/26,611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.00

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