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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.31, 36,733.35 and 14,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.31, 36,733.35 and 14,681.84 is: 20,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.31 : 36,733.35 = 14,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.31/36,733.35 = 14,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.31x = 36,733.35 × 14,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.31x = 539,312,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,312,983.70/26,618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.98

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