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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.95, 36,862.82 and 14,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.95, 36,862.82 and 14,774.98 is: 20,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.95 : 36,862.82 = 14,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.95/36,862.82 = 14,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.95x = 36,862.82 × 14,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.95x = 544,647,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,647,428.24/26,711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.65

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