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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.43, 36,730.73 and 14,680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.43, 36,730.73 and 14,680.06 is: 20,257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.43 : 36,730.73 = 14,680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.43/36,730.73 = 14,680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.43x = 36,730.73 × 14,680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.43x = 539,209,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,209,265.12/26,617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.75

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