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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.94, 36,809.43 and 14,736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.94, 36,809.43 and 14,736.32 is: 20,337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.94 : 36,809.43 = 14,736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.94/36,809.43 = 14,736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.94x = 36,809.43 × 14,736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.94x = 542,435,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,435,539.50/26,671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,337.31

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