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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.52, 36,810.39 and 14,738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.52, 36,810.39 and 14,738.96 is: 20,339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.52 : 36,810.39 = 14,738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.52/36,810.39 = 14,738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.52x = 36,810.39 × 14,738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.52x = 542,546,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,546,971.64/26,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,339.53

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