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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.97, 36,745.37 and 14,690.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.97, 36,745.37 and 14,690.31 is: 20,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.97 : 36,745.37 = 14,690.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.97/36,745.37 = 14,690.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.97x = 36,745.37 × 14,690.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.97x = 539,800,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,800,802.91/26,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.71

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