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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.98, 36,863.67 and 14,776.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.98, 36,863.67 and 14,776.66 is: 20,390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.98 : 36,863.67 = 14,776.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.98/36,863.67 = 14,776.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.98x = 36,863.67 × 14,776.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.98x = 544,721,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,721,917.94/26,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.13

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