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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.58, 36,725.61 and 14,676.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.58, 36,725.61 and 14,676.35 is: 20,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.58 : 36,725.61 = 14,676.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.58/36,725.61 = 14,676.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.58x = 36,725.61 × 14,676.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.58x = 538,997,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,997,906.32/26,612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.50

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