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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.98, 36,732.92 and 14,681.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.98, 36,732.92 and 14,681.15 is: 20,260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.98 : 36,732.92 = 14,681.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.98/36,732.92 = 14,681.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.98x = 36,732.92 × 14,681.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.98x = 539,281,251.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,281,251.39/26,617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.04

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