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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,648.67, 36,775.12 and 14,711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,648.67, 36,775.12 and 14,711.98 is: 20,302.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,648.67 : 36,775.12 = 14,711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,648.67/36,775.12 = 14,711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,648.67x = 36,775.12 × 14,711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,648.67x = 541,034,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,034,829.94/26,648.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.51

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