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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.33, 36,812.48 and 14,739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.33, 36,812.48 and 14,739.17 is: 20,340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.33 : 36,812.48 = 14,739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.33/36,812.48 = 14,739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.33x = 36,812.48 × 14,739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.33x = 542,585,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,585,143.08/26,675.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.34

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