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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.96, 36,724.66 and 14,675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.96, 36,724.66 and 14,675.10 is: 20,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.96 : 36,724.66 = 14,675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.96/36,724.66 = 14,675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.96x = 36,724.66 × 14,675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.96x = 538,938,057.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,938,057.97/26,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.72

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