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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.92, 36,949.09 and 14,675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.92, 36,949.09 and 14,675.50 is: 20,252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.92 : 36,949.09 = 14,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.92/36,949.09 = 14,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.92x = 36,949.09 × 14,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.92x = 542,246,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,246,370.30/26,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.03

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