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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.83, 36,776.49 and 14,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.83, 36,776.49 and 14,713.24 is: 20,304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.83 : 36,776.49 = 14,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.83/36,776.49 = 14,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.83x = 36,776.49 × 14,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.83x = 541,101,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,101,139.85/26,649.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.12

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