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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.24, 36,861.48 and 14,774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.24, 36,861.48 and 14,774.27 is: 20,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.24 : 36,861.48 = 14,774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.24/36,861.48 = 14,774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.24x = 36,861.48 × 14,774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.24x = 544,601,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,601,273.81/26,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.47

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