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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.68, 36,776.40 and 14,713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.68, 36,776.40 and 14,713.76 is: 20,304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.68 : 36,776.40 = 14,713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.68/36,776.40 = 14,713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.68x = 36,776.40 × 14,713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.68x = 541,119,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,119,123.26/26,649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.90

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