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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.46, 36,729.62 and 14,677.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.46, 36,729.62 and 14,677.79 is: 20,256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.46 : 36,729.62 = 14,677.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.46/36,729.62 = 14,677.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.46x = 36,729.62 × 14,677.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.46x = 539,109,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,109,392.10/26,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.26

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