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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.58, 36,725.34 and 14,676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.58, 36,725.34 and 14,676.69 is: 20,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.58 : 36,725.34 = 14,676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.58/36,725.34 = 14,676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.58x = 36,725.34 × 14,676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.58x = 539,006,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,006,430.32/26,612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.82

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