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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.97, 36,778.48 and 14,714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.97, 36,778.48 and 14,714.33 is: 20,305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.97 : 36,778.48 = 14,714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.97/36,778.48 = 14,714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.97x = 36,778.48 × 14,714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.97x = 541,170,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,170,746.78/26,650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.86

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