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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.64, 36,748.85 and 14,692.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.64, 36,748.85 and 14,692.94 is: 20,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.64 : 36,748.85 = 14,692.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.64/36,748.85 = 14,692.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.64x = 36,748.85 × 14,692.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.64x = 539,948,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,948,648.12/26,629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.23

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