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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.98, 36,735.01 and 14,684.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.98, 36,735.01 and 14,684.43 is: 20,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.98 : 36,735.01 = 14,684.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.98/36,735.01 = 14,684.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.98x = 36,735.01 × 14,684.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.98x = 539,432,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,432,646.18/26,619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.20

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