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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.35, 36,777.24 and 14,713.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.35, 36,777.24 and 14,713.89 is: 20,305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.35 : 36,777.24 = 14,713.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.35/36,777.24 = 14,713.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.35x = 36,777.24 × 14,713.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.35x = 541,136,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,136,125.95/26,650.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.03

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