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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.94, 36,732.80 and 14,681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.94, 36,732.80 and 14,681.57 is: 20,259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.94 : 36,732.80 = 14,681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.94/36,732.80 = 14,681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.94x = 36,732.80 × 14,681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.94x = 539,294,917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,294,917.42/26,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.82

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