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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.56, 36,744.84 and 14,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.56, 36,744.84 and 14,693.40 is: 20,274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.56 : 36,744.84 = 14,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.56/36,744.84 = 14,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.56x = 36,744.84 × 14,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.56x = 539,906,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,906,632.06/26,629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.71

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