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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.46, 36,724.72 and 14,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.46, 36,724.72 and 14,676.88 is: 20,253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.46 : 36,724.72 = 14,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.46/36,724.72 = 14,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.46x = 36,724.72 × 14,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.46x = 539,004,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,004,308.47/26,612.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.83

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