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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.23, 36,731.88 and 14,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.23, 36,731.88 and 14,680.40 is: 20,259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.23 : 36,731.88 = 14,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.23/36,731.88 = 14,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.23x = 36,731.88 × 14,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.23x = 539,238,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,238,507.49/26,617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.00

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