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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.52, 36,725.52 and 14,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.52, 36,725.52 and 14,675.56 is: 20,252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.52 : 36,725.52 = 14,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.52/36,725.52 = 14,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.52x = 36,725.52 × 14,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.52x = 538,967,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,967,572.29/26,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.41

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