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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.92, 36,813.59 and 14,740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.92, 36,813.59 and 14,740.58 is: 20,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.92 : 36,813.59 = 14,740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.92/36,813.59 = 14,740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.92x = 36,813.59 × 14,740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.92x = 542,653,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,653,742.09/26,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.22

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