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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.74, 36,733.71 and 14,682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.74, 36,733.71 and 14,682.05 is: 20,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.74 : 36,733.71 = 14,682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.74/36,733.71 = 14,682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.74x = 36,733.71 × 14,682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.74x = 539,325,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,325,909.83/26,618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.14

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