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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.77, 36,726.15 and 14,679.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.77, 36,726.15 and 14,679.61 is: 20,255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.77 : 36,726.15 = 14,679.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.77/36,726.15 = 14,679.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.77x = 36,726.15 × 14,679.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.77x = 539,125,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,125,558.80/26,615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.87

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