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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.63, 36,745.52 and 14,690.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.63, 36,745.52 and 14,690.97 is: 20,273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.63 : 36,745.52 = 14,690.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.63/36,745.52 = 14,690.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.63x = 36,745.52 × 14,690.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.63x = 539,827,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,827,074.77/26,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.19

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