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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.40, 36,745.82 and 14,690.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.40, 36,745.82 and 14,690.77 is: 20,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.40 : 36,745.82 = 14,690.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.40/36,745.82 = 14,690.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.40x = 36,745.82 × 14,690.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.40x = 539,824,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,824,390.08/26,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.27

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