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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.83, 36,744.94 and 14,691.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.83, 36,744.94 and 14,691.48 is: 20,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.83 : 36,744.94 = 14,691.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.83/36,744.94 = 14,691.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.83x = 36,744.94 × 14,691.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.83x = 539,837,551.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,837,551.11/26,626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.20

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