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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.08, 36,777.17 and 14,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.08, 36,777.17 and 14,713.44 is: 20,304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.08 : 36,777.17 = 14,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.08/36,777.17 = 14,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.08x = 36,777.17 × 14,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.08x = 541,118,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,118,610.60/26,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.58

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