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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.11, 36,736.77 and 14,684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.11, 36,736.77 and 14,684.41 is: 20,264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.11 : 36,736.77 = 14,684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.11/36,736.77 = 14,684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.11x = 36,736.77 × 14,684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.11x = 539,457,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,457,792.76/26,621.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.29

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