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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.39, 36,745.93 and 14,690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.39, 36,745.93 and 14,690.73 is: 20,273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.39 : 36,745.93 = 14,690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.39/36,745.93 = 14,690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.39x = 36,745.93 × 14,690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.39x = 539,824,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,824,536.23/26,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.28

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