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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.27, 36,779.65 and 14,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.27, 36,779.65 and 14,714.50 is: 20,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.27 : 36,779.65 = 14,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.27/36,779.65 = 14,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.27x = 36,779.65 × 14,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.27x = 541,194,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,194,031.19/26,651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.50

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