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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.86, 36,859.89 and 14,774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.86, 36,859.89 and 14,774.94 is: 20,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.86 : 36,859.89 = 14,774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.86/36,859.89 = 14,774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.86x = 36,859.89 × 14,774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.86x = 544,602,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,602,718.56/26,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.05

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