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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.08, 36,724.08 and 14,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.08, 36,724.08 and 14,675.20 is: 20,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.08 : 36,724.08 = 14,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.08/36,724.08 = 14,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.08x = 36,724.08 × 14,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.08x = 538,933,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,933,218.82/26,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.45

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