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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.51, 36,734.63 and 14,682.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.51, 36,734.63 and 14,682.61 is: 20,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.51 : 36,734.63 = 14,682.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.51/36,734.63 = 14,682.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.51x = 36,734.63 × 14,682.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.51x = 539,360,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,360,094.25/26,618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.59

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