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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.28, 36,745.95 and 14,691.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.28, 36,745.95 and 14,691.05 is: 20,273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.28 : 36,745.95 = 14,691.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.28/36,745.95 = 14,691.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.28x = 36,745.95 × 14,691.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.28x = 539,836,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,836,588.75/26,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.82

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