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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.16, 36,777.78 and 14,714.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.16, 36,777.78 and 14,714.46 is: 20,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.16 : 36,777.78 = 14,714.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.16/36,777.78 = 14,714.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.16x = 36,777.78 × 14,714.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.16x = 541,165,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,165,172.70/26,651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.50

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