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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.06, 36,736.86 and 14,684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.06, 36,736.86 and 14,684.14 is: 20,264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.06 : 36,736.86 = 14,684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.06/36,736.86 = 14,684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.06x = 36,736.86 × 14,684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.06x = 539,449,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,449,195.40/26,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.00

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