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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.61, 36,773.69 and 14,711.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.61, 36,773.69 and 14,711.76 is: 20,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.61 : 36,773.69 = 14,711.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.61/36,773.69 = 14,711.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.61x = 36,773.69 × 14,711.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.61x = 541,005,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,005,628.04/26,647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.22

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