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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.71, 36,778.76 and 14,551.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.71, 36,778.76 and 14,551.79 is: 20,081.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.71 : 36,778.76 = 14,551.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.71/36,778.76 = 14,551.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.71x = 36,778.76 × 14,551.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.71x = 535,196,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,196,719.22/26,651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,081.14

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