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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.20, 36,778.46 and 14,714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.20, 36,778.46 and 14,714.54 is: 20,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.20 : 36,778.46 = 14,714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.20/36,778.46 = 14,714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.20x = 36,778.46 × 14,714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.20x = 541,178,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,178,120.81/26,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.96

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