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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.01, 36,746.03 and 14,691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.01, 36,746.03 and 14,691.34 is: 20,273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.01 : 36,746.03 = 14,691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.01/36,746.03 = 14,691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.01x = 36,746.03 × 14,691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.01x = 539,848,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,848,420.38/26,628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.71

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