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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.10, 36,858.84 and 14,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.10, 36,858.84 and 14,774.18 is: 20,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.10 : 36,858.84 = 14,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.10/36,858.84 = 14,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.10x = 36,858.84 × 14,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.10x = 544,559,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,559,136.75/26,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.00

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