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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,718.74, 36,871.58 and 14,619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,718.74, 36,871.58 and 14,619.11 is: 20,174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,718.74 : 36,871.58 = 14,619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,718.74/36,871.58 = 14,619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,718.74x = 36,871.58 × 14,619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,718.74x = 539,029,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,029,426.44/26,718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,174.21

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