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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.19, 36,727.82 and 14,677.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.19, 36,727.82 and 14,677.94 is: 20,255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.19 : 36,727.82 = 14,677.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.19/36,727.82 = 14,677.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.19x = 36,727.82 × 14,677.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.19x = 539,088,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,088,481.26/26,614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.68

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