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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.98, 36,728.78 and 14,678.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.98, 36,728.78 and 14,678.15 is: 20,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.98 : 36,728.78 = 14,678.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.98/36,728.78 = 14,678.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.98x = 36,728.78 × 14,678.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.98x = 539,110,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,110,285.12/26,614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.90

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