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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,620.79, 36,735.02 and 14,684.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,620.79, 36,735.02 and 14,684.09 is: 20,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,620.79 : 36,735.02 = 14,684.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,620.79/36,735.02 = 14,684.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,620.79x = 36,735.02 × 14,684.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,620.79x = 539,420,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,420,082.74/26,620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.12

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