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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.54, 36,727.94 and 14,677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.54, 36,727.94 and 14,677.88 is: 20,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.54 : 36,727.94 = 14,677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.54/36,727.94 = 14,677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.54x = 36,727.94 × 14,677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.54x = 539,088,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,088,149.02/26,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.40

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