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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.94, 36,732.15 and 14,680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.94, 36,732.15 and 14,680.32 is: 20,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.94 : 36,732.15 = 14,680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.94/36,732.15 = 14,680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.94x = 36,732.15 × 14,680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.94x = 539,239,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,239,716.29/26,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.03

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