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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.59, 36,746.19 and 14,690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.59, 36,746.19 and 14,690.92 is: 20,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.59 : 36,746.19 = 14,690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.59/36,746.19 = 14,690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.59x = 36,746.19 × 14,690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.59x = 539,835,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,835,337.59/26,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.53

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