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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.24, 36,775.46 and 14,712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.24, 36,775.46 and 14,712.32 is: 20,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.24 : 36,775.46 = 14,712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.24/36,775.46 = 14,712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.24x = 36,775.46 × 14,712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.24x = 541,052,078.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,052,078.23/26,649.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,302.72

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