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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.82, 36,723.60 and 14,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.82, 36,723.60 and 14,675.40 is: 20,250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.82 : 36,723.60 = 14,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.82/36,723.60 = 14,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.82x = 36,723.60 × 14,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.82x = 538,933,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,933,519.44/26,612.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.90

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