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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.60, 36,745.82 and 14,691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.60, 36,745.82 and 14,691.02 is: 20,273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.60 : 36,745.82 = 14,691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.60/36,745.82 = 14,691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.60x = 36,745.82 × 14,691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.60x = 539,833,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,833,576.54/26,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.46

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