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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.90, 36,725.74 and 14,677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.90, 36,725.74 and 14,677.52 is: 20,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.90 : 36,725.74 = 14,677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.90/36,725.74 = 14,677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.90x = 36,725.74 × 14,677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.90x = 539,042,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,042,783.36/26,614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.42

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