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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,723.59, 36,877.97 and 14,624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,723.59, 36,877.97 and 14,624.02 is: 20,180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,723.59 : 36,877.97 = 14,624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,723.59/36,877.97 = 14,624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,723.59x = 36,877.97 × 14,624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,723.59x = 539,303,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,303,986.45/26,723.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.82

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