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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,620.94, 36,738.96 and 14,685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,620.94, 36,738.96 and 14,685.32 is: 20,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,620.94 : 36,738.96 = 14,685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,620.94/36,738.96 = 14,685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,620.94x = 36,738.96 × 14,685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,620.94x = 539,523,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,523,384.07/26,620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.88

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