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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.05, 36,778.73 and 14,714.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.05, 36,778.73 and 14,714.37 is: 20,305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.05 : 36,778.73 = 14,714.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.05/36,778.73 = 14,714.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.05x = 36,778.73 × 14,714.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.05x = 541,175,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,175,767.78/26,651.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.98

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