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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.70, 36,866.61 and 14,777.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.70, 36,866.61 and 14,777.73 is: 20,393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.70 : 36,866.61 = 14,777.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.70/36,866.61 = 14,777.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.70x = 36,866.61 × 14,777.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.70x = 544,804,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,804,808.60/26,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,393.45

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