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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.94, 36,748.62 and 14,692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.94, 36,748.62 and 14,692.32 is: 20,276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.94 : 36,748.62 = 14,692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.94/36,748.62 = 14,692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.94x = 36,748.62 × 14,692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.94x = 539,922,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,922,484.60/26,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.54

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