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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,648.53, 36,774.74 and 14,711.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,648.53, 36,774.74 and 14,711.61 is: 20,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,648.53 : 36,774.74 = 14,711.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,648.53/36,774.74 = 14,711.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,648.53x = 36,774.74 × 14,711.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,648.53x = 541,015,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,015,724.66/26,648.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.90

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