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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.79, 36,725.43 and 14,676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.79, 36,725.43 and 14,676.63 is: 20,253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.79 : 36,725.43 = 14,676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.79/36,725.43 = 14,676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.79x = 36,725.43 × 14,676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.79x = 539,005,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,005,547.70/26,612.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.63

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