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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.03, 36,734.31 and 14,683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.03, 36,734.31 and 14,683.14 is: 20,262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.03 : 36,734.31 = 14,683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.03/36,734.31 = 14,683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.03x = 36,734.31 × 14,683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.03x = 539,375,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,375,016.53/26,619.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.76

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