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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.58, 36,745.83 and 14,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.58, 36,745.83 and 14,691 is: 20,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.58 : 36,745.83 = 14,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.58/36,745.83 = 14,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.58x = 36,745.83 × 14,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.58x = 539,832,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,832,988.53/26,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.45

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