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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.51, 36,746.72 and 14,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.51, 36,746.72 and 14,691.84 is: 20,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.51 : 36,746.72 = 14,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.51/36,746.72 = 14,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.51x = 36,746.72 × 14,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.51x = 539,876,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,876,930.76/26,628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.40

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