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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,648.93, 36,774.55 and 14,712.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,648.93, 36,774.55 and 14,712.01 is: 20,302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,648.93 : 36,774.55 = 14,712.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,648.93/36,774.55 = 14,712.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,648.93x = 36,774.55 × 14,712.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,648.93x = 541,027,547.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,027,547.35/26,648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.04

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