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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.54, 36,778.89 and 14,714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.54, 36,778.89 and 14,714.63 is: 20,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.54 : 36,778.89 = 14,714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.54/36,778.89 = 14,714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.54x = 36,778.89 × 14,714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.54x = 541,187,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,187,574.27/26,651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.05

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