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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.34, 36,724.57 and 14,676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.34, 36,724.57 and 14,676.76 is: 20,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.34 : 36,724.57 = 14,676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.34/36,724.57 = 14,676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.34x = 36,724.57 × 14,676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.34x = 538,997,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,997,699.99/26,612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.68

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