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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.40, 36,725.40 and 14,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.40, 36,725.40 and 14,676.20 is: 20,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.40 : 36,725.40 = 14,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.40/36,725.40 = 14,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.40x = 36,725.40 × 14,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.40x = 538,989,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,989,315.48/26,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.31

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