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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.69, 36,733.47 and 14,683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.69, 36,733.47 and 14,683.11 is: 20,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.69 : 36,733.47 = 14,683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.69/36,733.47 = 14,683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.69x = 36,733.47 × 14,683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.69x = 539,361,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,361,580.69/26,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.75

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