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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.69, 36,812.01 and 14,739.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.69, 36,812.01 and 14,739.93 is: 20,340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.69 : 36,812.01 = 14,739.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.69/36,812.01 = 14,739.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.69x = 36,812.01 × 14,739.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.69x = 542,606,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,606,450.56/26,676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.10

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