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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.26, 36,729.36 and 14,677.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.26, 36,729.36 and 14,677.62 is: 20,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.26 : 36,729.36 = 14,677.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.26/36,729.36 = 14,677.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.26x = 36,729.36 × 14,677.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.26x = 539,099,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,099,588.92/26,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.04

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