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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.46, 36,813.84 and 14,739.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.46, 36,813.84 and 14,739.69 is: 20,340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.46 : 36,813.84 = 14,739.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.46/36,813.84 = 14,739.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.46x = 36,813.84 × 14,739.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.46x = 542,624,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,624,589.31/26,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.95

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