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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.69, 36,732.09 and 14,682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.69, 36,732.09 and 14,682.11 is: 20,260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.69 : 36,732.09 = 14,682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.69/36,732.09 = 14,682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.69x = 36,732.09 × 14,682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.69x = 539,304,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,304,585.91/26,618.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.37

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