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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.54, 36,861.18 and 14,774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.54, 36,861.18 and 14,774.48 is: 20,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.54 : 36,861.18 = 14,774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.54/36,861.18 = 14,774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.54x = 36,861.18 × 14,774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.54x = 544,604,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,604,582.38/26,711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.37

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