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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.22, 36,776.31 and 14,713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.22, 36,776.31 and 14,713.29 is: 20,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.22 : 36,776.31 = 14,713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.22/36,776.31 = 14,713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.22x = 36,776.31 × 14,713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.22x = 541,100,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,100,514.16/26,650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.80

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