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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.54, 36,777.51 and 14,713.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.54, 36,777.51 and 14,713.62 is: 20,304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.54 : 36,777.51 = 14,713.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.54/36,777.51 = 14,713.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.54x = 36,777.51 × 14,713.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.54x = 541,130,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,130,398.63/26,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,304.67

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