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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.46, 36,777.94 and 14,713.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.46, 36,777.94 and 14,713.82 is: 20,305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.46 : 36,777.94 = 14,713.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.46/36,777.94 = 14,713.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.46x = 36,777.94 × 14,713.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.46x = 541,143,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,143,989.13/26,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.24

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