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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.41, 36,815.18 and 14,739.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.41, 36,815.18 and 14,739.75 is: 20,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.41 : 36,815.18 = 14,739.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.41/36,815.18 = 14,739.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.41x = 36,815.18 × 14,739.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.41x = 542,646,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,646,549.41/26,676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.81

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