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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,613.96, 36,727.44 and 14,677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,613.96, 36,727.44 and 14,677.12 is: 20,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,613.96 : 36,727.44 = 14,677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,613.96/36,727.44 = 14,677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,613.96x = 36,727.44 × 14,677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,613.96x = 539,053,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,053,044.17/26,613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.52

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