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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.42, 36,745.62 and 14,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.42, 36,745.62 and 14,691.26 is: 20,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.42 : 36,745.62 = 14,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.42/36,745.62 = 14,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.42x = 36,745.62 × 14,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.42x = 539,839,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,839,273.55/26,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.81

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