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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.28, 36,805.82 and 14,734.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.28, 36,805.82 and 14,734.50 is: 20,333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.28 : 36,805.82 = 14,734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.28/36,805.82 = 14,734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.28x = 36,805.82 × 14,734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.28x = 542,315,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,315,354.79/26,671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.31

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