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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,613.81, 36,727.29 and 14,677.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,613.81, 36,727.29 and 14,677.56 is: 20,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,613.81 : 36,727.29 = 14,677.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,613.81/36,727.29 = 14,677.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,613.81x = 36,727.29 × 14,677.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,613.81x = 539,067,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,067,002.61/26,613.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.16

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