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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.54, 36,811.68 and 14,738.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.54, 36,811.68 and 14,738.76 is: 20,339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.54 : 36,811.68 = 14,738.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.54/36,811.68 = 14,738.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.54x = 36,811.68 × 14,738.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.54x = 542,558,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,558,516.72/26,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,339.18

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