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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.40, 36,728.76 and 14,678.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.40, 36,728.76 and 14,678.48 is: 20,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.40 : 36,728.76 = 14,678.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.40/36,728.76 = 14,678.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.40x = 36,728.76 × 14,678.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.40x = 539,122,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,122,369.08/26,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.79

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