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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.58, 36,733.91 and 14,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.58, 36,733.91 and 14,682.38 is: 20,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.58 : 36,733.91 = 14,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.58/36,733.91 = 14,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.58x = 36,733.91 × 14,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.58x = 539,340,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,340,968.42/26,618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.82

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