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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.38, 36,734.94 and 14,682.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.38, 36,734.94 and 14,682.41 is: 20,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.38 : 36,734.94 = 14,682.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.38/36,734.94 = 14,682.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.38x = 36,734.94 × 14,682.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.38x = 539,357,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,357,450.41/26,619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.83

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