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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.94, 36,735.74 and 14,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.94, 36,735.74 and 14,683.68 is: 20,263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.94 : 36,735.74 = 14,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.94/36,735.74 = 14,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.94x = 36,735.74 × 14,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.94x = 539,415,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,415,850.72/26,619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.60

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