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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.94, 36,740.34 and 14,686.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.94, 36,740.34 and 14,686.32 is: 20,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.94 : 36,740.34 = 14,686.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.94/36,740.34 = 14,686.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.94x = 36,740.34 × 14,686.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.94x = 539,580,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,580,390.15/26,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.26

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