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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.65, 36,777.95 and 14,714.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.65, 36,777.95 and 14,714.01 is: 20,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.65 : 36,777.95 = 14,714.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.65/36,777.95 = 14,714.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.65x = 36,777.95 × 14,714.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.65x = 541,150,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,150,866.62/26,650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.36

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