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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.61, 36,746.35 and 14,690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.61, 36,746.35 and 14,690.84 is: 20,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.61 : 36,746.35 = 14,690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.61/36,746.35 = 14,690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.61x = 36,746.35 × 14,690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.61x = 539,834,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,834,748.43/26,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.50

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