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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.99, 36,724.03 and 14,676.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.99, 36,724.03 and 14,676.43 is: 20,253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.99 : 36,724.03 = 14,676.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.99/36,724.03 = 14,676.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.99x = 36,724.03 × 14,676.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.99x = 538,977,655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,977,655.61/26,611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.19

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