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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.37, 36,728.03 and 14,677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.37, 36,728.03 and 14,677.40 is: 20,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.37 : 36,728.03 = 14,677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.37/36,728.03 = 14,677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.37x = 36,728.03 × 14,677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.37x = 539,072,116.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,072,116.04/26,614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.92

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