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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,677.69, 36,813.39 and 14,740.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,677.69, 36,813.39 and 14,740.93 is: 20,341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,677.69 : 36,813.39 = 14,740.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,677.69/36,813.39 = 14,740.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,677.69x = 36,813.39 × 14,740.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,677.69x = 542,663,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,663,605.05/26,677.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.48

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