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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.77, 36,746.44 and 14,691.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.77, 36,746.44 and 14,691.10 is: 20,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.77 : 36,746.44 = 14,691.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.77/36,746.44 = 14,691.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.77x = 36,746.44 × 14,691.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.77x = 539,845,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,845,624.68/26,627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.78

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