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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.78, 36,810.67 and 14,738.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.78, 36,810.67 and 14,738.02 is: 20,338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.78 : 36,810.67 = 14,738.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.78/36,810.67 = 14,738.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.78x = 36,810.67 × 14,738.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.78x = 542,516,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,516,390.67/26,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.18

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