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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.21, 36,724.14 and 14,675.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.21, 36,724.14 and 14,675.34 is: 20,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.21 : 36,724.14 = 14,675.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.21/36,724.14 = 14,675.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.21x = 36,724.14 × 14,675.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.21x = 538,939,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,939,240.71/26,612.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.58

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