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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,677.87, 36,814.96 and 14,740.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,677.87, 36,814.96 and 14,740.95 is: 20,342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,677.87 : 36,814.96 = 14,740.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,677.87/36,814.96 = 14,740.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,677.87x = 36,814.96 × 14,740.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,677.87x = 542,687,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,687,558.18/26,677.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,342.23

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