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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.06, 36,813.41 and 14,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.06, 36,813.41 and 14,739.40 is: 20,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.06 : 36,813.41 = 14,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.06/36,813.41 = 14,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.06x = 36,813.41 × 14,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.06x = 542,607,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,607,575.35/26,676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.62

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