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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.63, 36,744.15 and 14,691.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.63, 36,744.15 and 14,691.10 is: 20,273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.63 : 36,744.15 = 14,691.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.63/36,744.15 = 14,691.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.63x = 36,744.15 × 14,691.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.63x = 539,811,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,811,982.07/26,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.39

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