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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.28, 36,861.66 and 14,774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.28, 36,861.66 and 14,774.64 is: 20,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.28 : 36,861.66 = 14,774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.28/36,861.66 = 14,774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.28x = 36,861.66 × 14,774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.28x = 544,617,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,617,756.30/26,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.05

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