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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.08, 36,730.92 and 14,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.08, 36,730.92 and 14,680.20 is: 20,258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.08 : 36,730.92 = 14,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.08/36,730.92 = 14,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.08x = 36,730.92 × 14,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.08x = 539,217,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,217,251.78/26,617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.32

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