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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,620.88, 36,737.01 and 14,683.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,620.88, 36,737.01 and 14,683.91 is: 20,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,620.88 : 36,737.01 = 14,683.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,620.88/36,737.01 = 14,683.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,620.88x = 36,737.01 × 14,683.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,620.88x = 539,442,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,442,948.51/26,620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.90

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