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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.31, 36,730.35 and 14,680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.31, 36,730.35 and 14,680.89 is: 20,258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.31 : 36,730.35 = 14,680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.31/36,730.35 = 14,680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.31x = 36,730.35 × 14,680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.31x = 539,234,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,234,228.01/26,618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.02

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