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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.88, 36,732.87 and 14,680.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.88, 36,732.87 and 14,680.91 is: 20,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.88 : 36,732.87 = 14,680.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.88/36,732.87 = 14,680.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.88x = 36,732.87 × 14,680.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.88x = 539,271,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,271,958.51/26,617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.76

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