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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.76, 36,726.84 and 14,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.76, 36,726.84 and 14,676.24 is: 20,253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.76 : 36,726.84 = 14,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.76/36,726.84 = 14,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.76x = 36,726.84 × 14,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.76x = 539,011,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,011,918.28/26,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.89

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