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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.44, 36,730.08 and 14,678.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.44, 36,730.08 and 14,678.82 is: 20,257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.44 : 36,730.08 = 14,678.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.44/36,730.08 = 14,678.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.44x = 36,730.08 × 14,678.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.44x = 539,154,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,154,232.91/26,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.96

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