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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.26, 36,730.74 and 14,678.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.26, 36,730.74 and 14,678.62 is: 20,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.26 : 36,730.74 = 14,678.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.26/36,730.74 = 14,678.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.26x = 36,730.74 × 14,678.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.26x = 539,156,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,156,574.78/26,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.42

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