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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,620.51, 36,736.58 and 14,684.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,620.51, 36,736.58 and 14,684.29 is: 20,264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,620.51 : 36,736.58 = 14,684.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,620.51/36,736.58 = 14,684.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,620.51x = 36,736.58 × 14,684.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,620.51x = 539,450,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,450,594.33/26,620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.47

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