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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.40, 36,734.96 and 14,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.40, 36,734.96 and 14,684.40 is: 20,265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.40 : 36,734.96 = 14,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.40/36,734.96 = 14,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.40x = 36,734.96 × 14,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.40x = 539,430,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,430,846.62/26,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.34

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