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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.96, 36,746.78 and 14,691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.96, 36,746.78 and 14,691.73 is: 20,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.96 : 36,746.78 = 14,691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.96/36,746.78 = 14,691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.96x = 36,746.78 × 14,691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.96x = 539,873,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,873,756.34/26,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.70

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