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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.83, 36,813.78 and 14,740.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.83, 36,813.78 and 14,740.18 is: 20,341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.83 : 36,813.78 = 14,740.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.83/36,813.78 = 14,740.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.83x = 36,813.78 × 14,740.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.83x = 542,641,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,641,651.65/26,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.31

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