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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.10, 36,728.34 and 14,679.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.10, 36,728.34 and 14,679.57 is: 20,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.10 : 36,728.34 = 14,679.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.10/36,728.34 = 14,679.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.10x = 36,728.34 × 14,679.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.10x = 539,156,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,156,238.01/26,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.53

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