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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.39, 36,861.53 and 14,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.39, 36,861.53 and 14,774.28 is: 20,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.39 : 36,861.53 = 14,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.39/36,861.53 = 14,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.39x = 36,861.53 × 14,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.39x = 544,602,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,602,491.58/26,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.40

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