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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.87, 36,774.08 and 14,711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.87, 36,774.08 and 14,711.22 is: 20,301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.87 : 36,774.08 = 14,711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.87/36,774.08 = 14,711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.87x = 36,774.08 × 14,711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.87x = 540,991,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,991,581.18/26,647.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.49

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