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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.44, 36,812.88 and 14,738.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.44, 36,812.88 and 14,738.82 is: 20,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.44 : 36,812.88 = 14,738.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.44/36,812.88 = 14,738.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.44x = 36,812.88 × 14,738.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.44x = 542,578,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,578,412.00/26,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.76

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