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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.95, 36,814.52 and 14,740.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.95, 36,814.52 and 14,740.19 is: 20,341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.95 : 36,814.52 = 14,740.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.95/36,814.52 = 14,740.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.95x = 36,814.52 × 14,740.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.95x = 542,652,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,652,872.34/26,676.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.64

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