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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.91, 36,528.90 and 14,990.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.91, 36,528.90 and 14,990.08 is: 20,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.91 : 36,528.90 = 14,990.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.91/36,528.90 = 14,990.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.91x = 36,528.90 × 14,990.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.91x = 547,571,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,571,173.48/26,474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.65

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