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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.51, 36,814.32 and 14,740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.51, 36,814.32 and 14,740.62 is: 20,342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.51 : 36,814.32 = 14,740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.51/36,814.32 = 14,740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.51x = 36,814.32 × 14,740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.51x = 542,665,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,665,901.68/26,676.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,342.46

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