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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.51, 36,733.82 and 14,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.51, 36,733.82 and 14,682.29 is: 20,261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.51 : 36,733.82 = 14,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.51/36,733.82 = 14,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.51x = 36,733.82 × 14,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.51x = 539,336,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,336,340.97/26,618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.70

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