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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.64, 36,726.77 and 14,678.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.64, 36,726.77 and 14,678.27 is: 20,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.64 : 36,726.77 = 14,678.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.64/36,726.77 = 14,678.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.64x = 36,726.77 × 14,678.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.64x = 539,085,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,085,189.26/26,615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.45

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