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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.22, 36,732.49 and 14,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.22, 36,732.49 and 14,681.32 is: 20,259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.22 : 36,732.49 = 14,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.22/36,732.49 = 14,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.22x = 36,732.49 × 14,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.22x = 539,281,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,281,311.55/26,618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.86

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