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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,620.25, 36,734.61 and 14,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,620.25, 36,734.61 and 14,683.28 is: 20,262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,620.25 : 36,734.61 = 14,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,620.25/36,734.61 = 14,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,620.25x = 36,734.61 × 14,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,620.25x = 539,384,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,384,435.71/26,620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.19

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