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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.97, 36,738.68 and 14,685.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.97, 36,738.68 and 14,685.27 is: 20,265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.97 : 36,738.68 = 14,685.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.97/36,738.68 = 14,685.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.97x = 36,738.68 × 14,685.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.97x = 539,517,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,517,361.82/26,621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.87

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