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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.19, 36,731.95 and 14,680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.19, 36,731.95 and 14,680.94 is: 20,259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.19 : 36,731.95 = 14,680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.19/36,731.95 = 14,680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.19x = 36,731.95 × 14,680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.19x = 539,259,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,259,333.67/26,617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.82

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