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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.47, 36,724.49 and 14,675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.47, 36,724.49 and 14,675.59 is: 20,251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.47 : 36,724.49 = 14,675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.47/36,724.49 = 14,675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.47x = 36,724.49 × 14,675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.47x = 538,953,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,953,484.82/26,612.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.92

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