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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,616.82, 36,731.44 and 14,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,616.82, 36,731.44 and 14,680.56 is: 20,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,616.82 : 36,731.44 = 14,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,616.82/36,731.44 = 14,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,616.82x = 36,731.44 × 14,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,616.82x = 539,238,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,238,108.81/26,616.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.30

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