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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.20, 36,813.49 and 14,739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.20, 36,813.49 and 14,739.44 is: 20,340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.20 : 36,813.49 = 14,739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.20/36,813.49 = 14,739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.20x = 36,813.49 × 14,739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.20x = 542,610,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,610,006.13/26,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.60

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