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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.88, 36,734.25 and 14,681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.88, 36,734.25 and 14,681.91 is: 20,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.88 : 36,734.25 = 14,681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.88/36,734.25 = 14,681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.88x = 36,734.25 × 14,681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.88x = 539,328,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,328,952.42/26,618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.14

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