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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.94, 36,734.36 and 14,682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.94, 36,734.36 and 14,682.68 is: 20,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.94 : 36,734.36 = 14,682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.94/36,734.36 = 14,682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.94x = 36,734.36 × 14,682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.94x = 539,358,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,358,852.88/26,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.22

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