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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.65, 36,748.89 and 14,692.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.65, 36,748.89 and 14,692.99 is: 20,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.65 : 36,748.89 = 14,692.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.65/36,748.89 = 14,692.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.65x = 36,748.89 × 14,692.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.65x = 539,950,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,950,871.17/26,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.30

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