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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,677.51, 36,815.70 and 14,741.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,677.51, 36,815.70 and 14,741.62 is: 20,343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,677.51 : 36,815.70 = 14,741.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,677.51/36,815.70 = 14,741.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,677.51x = 36,815.70 × 14,741.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,677.51x = 542,723,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,723,059.43/26,677.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,343.84

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