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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.03, 36,774.09 and 14,712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.03, 36,774.09 and 14,712.06 is: 20,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.03 : 36,774.09 = 14,712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.03/36,774.09 = 14,712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.03x = 36,774.09 × 14,712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.03x = 541,022,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,022,618.53/26,649.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.78

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