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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.88, 36,725.74 and 14,676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.88, 36,725.74 and 14,676.27 is: 20,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.88 : 36,725.74 = 14,676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.88/36,725.74 = 14,676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.88x = 36,725.74 × 14,676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.88x = 538,996,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,996,876.19/26,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.23

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