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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.34, 36,727.33 and 14,678.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.34, 36,727.33 and 14,678.76 is: 20,256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.34 : 36,727.33 = 14,678.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.34/36,727.33 = 14,678.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.34x = 36,727.33 × 14,678.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.34x = 539,111,662.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,111,662.51/26,614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.44

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