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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.83, 36,777.87 and 14,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.83, 36,777.87 and 14,714.24 is: 20,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.83 : 36,777.87 = 14,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.83/36,777.87 = 14,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.83x = 36,777.87 × 14,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.83x = 541,158,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,158,405.87/26,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.50

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