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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.76, 36,727.29 and 14,676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.76, 36,727.29 and 14,676.12 is: 20,253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.76 : 36,727.29 = 14,676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.76/36,727.29 = 14,676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.76x = 36,727.29 × 14,676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.76x = 539,014,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,014,115.31/26,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.97

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