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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.42, 36,861.42 and 14,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.42, 36,861.42 and 14,774.54 is: 20,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.42 : 36,861.42 = 14,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.42/36,861.42 = 14,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.42x = 36,861.42 × 14,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.42x = 544,610,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,610,524.25/26,711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.68

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