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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.84, 36,732.37 and 14,681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.84, 36,732.37 and 14,681.26 is: 20,260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.84 : 36,732.37 = 14,681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.84/36,732.37 = 14,681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.84x = 36,732.37 × 14,681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.84x = 539,277,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,277,624.72/26,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.01

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