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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,648.73, 36,774.77 and 14,711.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,648.73, 36,774.77 and 14,711.82 is: 20,302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,648.73 : 36,774.77 = 14,711.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,648.73/36,774.77 = 14,711.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,648.73x = 36,774.77 × 14,711.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,648.73x = 541,023,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,023,796.78/26,648.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.05

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