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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.89, 36,721.59 and 14,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.89, 36,721.59 and 14,674.52 is: 20,249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.89 : 36,721.59 = 14,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.89/36,721.59 = 14,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.89x = 36,721.59 × 14,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.89x = 538,871,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,871,523.28/26,611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.28

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