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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.82, 36,745.77 and 14,691.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.82, 36,745.77 and 14,691.15 is: 20,273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.82 : 36,745.77 = 14,691.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.82/36,745.77 = 14,691.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.82x = 36,745.77 × 14,691.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.82x = 539,837,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,837,618.94/26,627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.44

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