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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.60, 36,731.72 and 14,680.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.60, 36,731.72 and 14,680.07 is: 20,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.60 : 36,731.72 = 14,680.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.60/36,731.72 = 14,680.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.60x = 36,731.72 × 14,680.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.60x = 539,224,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,224,220.82/26,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.71

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