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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.88, 36,735.63 and 14,682.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.88, 36,735.63 and 14,682.91 is: 20,262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.88 : 36,735.63 = 14,682.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.88/36,735.63 = 14,682.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.88x = 36,735.63 × 14,682.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.88x = 539,385,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,385,949.08/26,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.52

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