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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.82, 36,733.68 and 14,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.82, 36,733.68 and 14,682.66 is: 20,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.82 : 36,733.68 = 14,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.82/36,733.68 = 14,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.82x = 36,733.68 × 14,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.82x = 539,348,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,348,133.99/26,618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.91

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