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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.96, 36,727 and 14,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.96, 36,727 and 14,678.40 is: 20,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.96 : 36,727 = 14,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.96/36,727 = 14,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.96x = 36,727 × 14,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.96x = 539,093,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,093,596.80/26,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.28

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