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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.62, 36,862.29 and 14,611.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.62, 36,862.29 and 14,611.87 is: 20,164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.62 : 36,862.29 = 14,611.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.62/36,862.29 = 14,611.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.62x = 36,862.29 × 14,611.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.62x = 538,626,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,626,931.78/26,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,164.52

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