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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.56, 36,728.34 and 14,678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.56, 36,728.34 and 14,678.32 is: 20,256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.56 : 36,728.34 = 14,678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.56/36,728.34 = 14,678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.56x = 36,728.34 × 14,678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.56x = 539,110,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,110,327.59/26,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.22

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