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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.58, 36,747.21 and 14,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.58, 36,747.21 and 14,692 is: 20,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.58 : 36,747.21 = 14,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.58/36,747.21 = 14,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.58x = 36,747.21 × 14,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.58x = 539,890,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,890,009.32/26,628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.83

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