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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.06, 36,734.39 and 14,682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.06, 36,734.39 and 14,682.59 is: 20,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.06 : 36,734.39 = 14,682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.06/36,734.39 = 14,682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.06x = 36,734.39 × 14,682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.06x = 539,355,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,355,730.19/26,619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.01

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