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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.24, 36,727.14 and 14,678.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.24, 36,727.14 and 14,678.68 is: 20,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.24 : 36,727.14 = 14,678.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.24/36,727.14 = 14,678.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.24x = 36,727.14 × 14,678.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.24x = 539,105,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,105,935.38/26,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.30

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