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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.46, 36,734.40 and 14,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.46, 36,734.40 and 14,682.24 is: 20,262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.46 : 36,734.40 = 14,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.46/36,734.40 = 14,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.46x = 36,734.40 × 14,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.46x = 539,343,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,343,277.06/26,618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.00

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