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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.64, 36,747.47 and 14,691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.64, 36,747.47 and 14,691.94 is: 20,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.64 : 36,747.47 = 14,691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.64/36,747.47 = 14,691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.64x = 36,747.47 × 14,691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.64x = 539,891,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,891,569.25/26,628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.85

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