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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,723.86, 36,877.58 and 14,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,723.86, 36,877.58 and 14,624.08 is: 20,180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,723.86 : 36,877.58 = 14,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,723.86/36,877.58 = 14,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,723.86x = 36,877.58 × 14,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,723.86x = 539,300,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,300,680.13/26,723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.49

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