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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.62, 36,748.58 and 14,693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.62, 36,748.58 and 14,693.06 is: 20,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.62 : 36,748.58 = 14,693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.62/36,748.58 = 14,693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.62x = 36,748.58 × 14,693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.62x = 539,949,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,949,090.85/26,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.26

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