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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.89, 36,776.91 and 14,713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.89, 36,776.91 and 14,713.25 is: 20,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.89 : 36,776.91 = 14,713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.89/36,776.91 = 14,713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.89x = 36,776.91 × 14,713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.89x = 541,107,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,107,907.83/26,649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.32

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