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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.35, 36,736.88 and 14,684.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.35, 36,736.88 and 14,684.69 is: 20,264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.35 : 36,736.88 = 14,684.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.35/36,736.88 = 14,684.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.35x = 36,736.88 × 14,684.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.35x = 539,469,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,469,712.79/26,621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.55

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