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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.11, 36,745.66 and 14,690.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.11, 36,745.66 and 14,690.34 is: 20,272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.11 : 36,745.66 = 14,690.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.11/36,745.66 = 14,690.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.11x = 36,745.66 × 14,690.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.11x = 539,806,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,806,238.92/26,627.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.81

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