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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.11, 36,747.04 and 14,691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.11, 36,747.04 and 14,691.34 is: 20,274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.11 : 36,747.04 = 14,691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.11/36,747.04 = 14,691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.11x = 36,747.04 × 14,691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.11x = 539,863,258.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,863,258.63/26,628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.19

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