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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.81, 36,735.42 and 14,683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.81, 36,735.42 and 14,683.34 is: 20,263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.81 : 36,735.42 = 14,683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.81/36,735.42 = 14,683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.81x = 36,735.42 × 14,683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.81x = 539,398,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,398,478.23/26,619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.05

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