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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.06, 36,736.87 and 14,684.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.06, 36,736.87 and 14,684.13 is: 20,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.06 : 36,736.87 = 14,684.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.06/36,736.87 = 14,684.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.06x = 36,736.87 × 14,684.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.06x = 539,448,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,448,974.87/26,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.99

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