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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.50, 36,813.42 and 14,739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.50, 36,813.42 and 14,739.84 is: 20,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.50 : 36,813.42 = 14,739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.50/36,813.42 = 14,739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.50x = 36,813.42 × 14,739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.50x = 542,623,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,623,920.65/26,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.90

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