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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.53, 36,732.57 and 14,680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.53, 36,732.57 and 14,680.89 is: 20,259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.53 : 36,732.57 = 14,680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.53/36,732.57 = 14,680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.53x = 36,732.57 × 14,680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.53x = 539,266,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,266,819.59/26,617.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.84

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