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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,616.77, 36,731.40 and 14,679.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,616.77, 36,731.40 and 14,679.99 is: 20,258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,616.77 : 36,731.40 = 14,679.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,616.77/36,731.40 = 14,679.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,616.77x = 36,731.40 × 14,679.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,616.77x = 539,216,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,216,584.69/26,616.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.53

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