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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.77, 36,727.59 and 14,678.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.77, 36,727.59 and 14,678.10 is: 20,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.77 : 36,727.59 = 14,678.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.77/36,727.59 = 14,678.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.77x = 36,727.59 × 14,678.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.77x = 539,091,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,091,238.78/26,614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.34

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