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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.90, 36,776.91 and 14,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.90, 36,776.91 and 14,713.26 is: 20,304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.90 : 36,776.91 = 14,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.90/36,776.91 = 14,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.90x = 36,776.91 × 14,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.90x = 541,108,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,108,238.83/26,649.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.33

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