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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.66, 36,748.92 and 14,693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.66, 36,748.92 and 14,693.02 is: 20,276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.66 : 36,748.92 = 14,693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.66/36,748.92 = 14,693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.66x = 36,748.92 × 14,693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.66x = 539,952,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,952,432.79/26,629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.36

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