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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,721.74, 36,875.70 and 14,622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,721.74, 36,875.70 and 14,622.12 is: 20,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,721.74 : 36,875.70 = 14,622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,721.74/36,875.70 = 14,622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,721.74x = 36,875.70 × 14,622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,721.74x = 539,200,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,200,910.48/26,721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.36

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