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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.70, 36,732.08 and 14,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.70, 36,732.08 and 14,682.12 is: 20,260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.70 : 36,732.08 = 14,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.70/36,732.08 = 14,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.70x = 36,732.08 × 14,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.70x = 539,304,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,304,806.41/26,618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.37

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