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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.77, 36,724.77 and 14,678.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.77, 36,724.77 and 14,678.61 is: 20,254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.77 : 36,724.77 = 14,678.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.77/36,724.77 = 14,678.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.77x = 36,724.77 × 14,678.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.77x = 539,068,576.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,068,576.17/26,614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.49

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